He might be above and beyond us in just about every way. But He also draws close to us in all His holy otherness.
Tag: perspective
Coming Unburied
What do you do with the stuff that can't and won't stay buried, yet is still undeniably not what you wanted in your life?
Finding God When Things Look Bleak
We may not always be sure what to make of what God sends us. But we can always trust and know the One who sends it.
Back to the Present
Our walk with God requires a similar presence of mind. In order to stick with Him through a world of temptations and uncertainty, we need to keep our focus on Him and where He is guiding us.
Be Offended, And Do Not Sin
We can’t always control the way we feel in contentious situations. But with God’s help, we can control how we respond.
Only Goodness and Mercy
Yes, trouble may chase us. Pain may nag us. Sorrow might ambush us again and again. Guilt and shame may nip at our heels. But the only things that can keep up with us, day in and day out, all the days of our lives, are the goodness and faithful love of God. And like the Good Shepherd He is, He will send them after us relentlessly. No, scratch that – He’ll come after us Himself, bringing them with Him. Because that’s who He is.
When Suffering Makes No Sense
Suffering when you can see the point is hard. Suffering when you can’t see the point is harder.
Living in the Face of Your Nemesis
Maybe you're facing a problem, old or new, that has you frozen in your tracks or pacing in your bunker. Maybe you've tried giving it (or yourself) time, but found yourself growing stagnant. Or maybe, as overwhelmed as you feel at the thought of moving forward, waiting it out simply isn't an option. But how do we get moving? How do we live – really live – in the face of our nemeses?
Looking to the Son
This is more than positive thinking. It's even more than counting our blessings. It isn't just admiring good things; it’s looking through the goodness to its Source. And it's committing to seeking that Source with our entire selves, all our lives, no matter what we go through.
The Root of All Virtue
You'd be surprised how many other important qualities and experiences worth having hinge on this one attitude.
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