Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that […]
Category: mentoring
“When Emptiness is Disguised as the Need to Possess”
There are some chores that I would rather forget about. One such is the arduous closet cleaning. UGH! For some of you, perhaps this is a means for excusing oneself from entertaining the needs of others, to attend to the call of a chaotic space. And for others, it’s the opportunity to get in and […]
Reading Digest: “Raising Jesca” by Shana Marie Gilbert
“Raising Jesca” by Shana Marie Gilbert Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. James 1:27 NLT God, who lives in his holy palace, is a father to orphans, and he takes care of widows. Psalm […]
Lift Your Spirit ~ “Slow Down”
But those who trust in the Lord for help will find their strength renewed.They will rise on wings like eagles; they will run and not get weary; they will walk and not grow weak. Isaiah 40:31 GNT Sometimes we need to intentionally quiet ourselves and purposely slow down. Could it be that you needed to hear those words, in this […]
“When It Feels Like Everyone Else Has the Life You Wanted – Do You Still See Me GOD?” ~ Toni Collier
1 Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 This I declare about the Lord:He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. 9 If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter,10 no evil will conquer you; no plague […]
Reading Digest: “Uncomplicate It ~ Permission to Enjoy God in Your Unique Way” by Hosanna Wong
“Uncomplicate It” Permission to Enjoy God in Your Unique Way by Hosanna Wong I was piqued by the title of this book (by one of my favorite authors) because I wanted to lean into my current season. And Hosanna Wong delivers (as she always does). If you’re tired of the ‘wordsy’ (I just believe that’s […]
“The One Voted Least Likely to Be Invited is Remembered Forever”
“Do not judge, so that you won’t be judged. 2 For you will be judged by the same standard with which you judge others, and you will be measured by the same measure you use. 3 Why do you look at the splinter in your brother’s eye but don’t notice the beam of wood in your own eye? 4 Or how […]
“How To Be Mentally Healthy” ~ with Jim Cress | Therapy & Theology
The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out. Proverbs 20:5 NIV But Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “First, please ask what the Lord’s will is.” 1 Kings 22:5 CSB I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 ESV […]
Thirty Seconds on Thursday
Be happy with those who are happy, and be sad with those who are sad. Romans 12:15 NCV The Lord is close to those who have suffered disappointment. He saves those who are discouraged. Psalm 34:18 ERV It’s easy to be all smiles and have a positive outlook and attitude when things are going well. So, what do […]
“The Most Strategic Move in Winning the Battle Begins with the Surrender”
It’s no secret that it takes courage to stand up for what you believe in. Whether you are passionate about politics, environmental crises, medical research campaigns, gender and diversity wars in the workplace, serving and making a difference for the marginalized in our communities, activism for the unborn and those without a voice … it […]
Titus Two 