More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. Romans 5:3-5
Many of us have a hard time naturally embracing change. Change represents volatility, volatility makes us uneasy - it causes stress, induces a fight or flight response, and generally throws life out of balance. As a general rule, we try not to rock the boat - but sometimes, we have no choice in the matter … Continue reading The Silver Lining of Pain
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9
We all know what Valentine's Day is all about - roses, chocolates, stuffed bears, etc... Droves of men stop on the way home from work to pick up flowers. Kids write cards to their friends with buzz-phrases and cute pictures. While these things may not seem important in and of themselves, what is important is taking … Continue reading In Defense of Love
The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:31
If we can't afford to eat "clean," does that mean we are "dirty?" Does someone telling us to "pursue our best self" make us feel like we're currently an inferior version? Why are we more likely to understand "costs" versus "fees?" In reflection, how many times have we used words as weapons? Maybe during a sibling squabble, … Continue reading Words Matter
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29
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Let your yes mean yes, and your no mean no. Anything more than this comes from the evil one. Matthew 5:37
There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in his toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God. Ecclesiastes 2:24 https://vimeo.com/174380745
When it comes to saving money, buying fewer lattes is often touted as a secret to success. But seriously - if you bought a $3 drink every week-day for a year, we're talking about $780. While another $780 would certainly be a good thing for your investments, I don't know if we can whip this in … Continue reading Getting the Big Things Right In Saving & Investing
For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it? Luke 14:28
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