Look for the True Nature of Things
Look inward. Don’t let the true nature or value of anything elude you. Meditations, Marcus Aurelius It’s a story that’s … Continue reading Look for the True Nature of Things
Category: Spiritual Life
Influencers
I’ve never heard a faith story without a relational component. Deep and Wide, Andy Stanley There’s a crazy thing happening … Continue reading Influencers
What Do You Value: A Simple Test
An excellent way to test people’s values is to observe what we do when we don’t have to do anything, … Continue reading What Do You Value: A Simple Test
A Good Foundation
Generally, a church needs to address more than one area of church life in order to engage its community for … Continue reading A Good Foundation
From a Certain Point of View
Then the high priest said to him, “I put you under oath before the living God, tell us if you … Continue reading From a Certain Point of View
What Are Your Verbs?
When we pursue the shiny gods of the culture, we spend our lives conjugating three verbs: to want, to have, … Continue reading What Are Your Verbs?
Both/And
Bottom line: God cares about personal salvation and social justice, and so should God’s church. What’s the Least I Can … Continue reading Both/And
The Scenic Route
The spiritual life is counter-cultural. It takes time. Give it the time it needs. Continue reading The Scenic Route
Your Primary Focus
Your spiritual life is important. Treat it that way. Continue reading Your Primary Focus
Best-Laid Plans
Sometimes, the way we plans things is not the way things happen. Stop spinning your wheels and take a moment to learn about Sabbath. Continue reading Best-Laid Plans
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