loving others
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Lessons From “The Help”
Saw “The Help” last night. Great movie! Qs to ask yourself: Am I lacking courage to stand up for an issue that’s not right? Am I guilty of prejudice in my own culture? Am I being dishonest with myself – not truly expressing emotions only to one day blow up on someone? We love the…
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Does Modern Slavery Start at Home?
“When most men first start looking at pornography, they often fail to consider the consequences of their actions. But the other end of pornography is the blood-stained pajamas of 7-year-old girls.” Read… Reject Apathy – Does Modern Slavery Start at Home?.
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It’s All a Dress Rehearsal for Eternity
This life. This Day. It’s all a dress rehearsal for eternity. This really hit me today more than ever… and I found comfort in it. No more sadness, no more goodbyes, no more pain. One day, it will be forever. Forever joy! And so now, it’s good practice. Practice being in His presence and keeping…
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Grace In a Graceless Culture
“We live in a graceless culture. A culture of competition in which we’re all trying to get ahead. A culture of insecurity in which we’re all trying to prove ourselves. A culture of spite in which we hold grudges, envy success, protect ourselves. In this culture our shared meals offer a moment of grace. A…
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When You Are Mistreated
“Just about everyone is treated poorly at one time or another. But many people never recover from mistreatment. Whether or not they label themselves as “victims,” they allow hurtful experiences to disrupt their lives permanently. They use negative incidents as excuses for sinful or irresponsible behavior. Other people, despite being wronged, continue to let faith…
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Battling in Prayer
“How do you handle conflict? Do you rely on your own abilities, try to win the favor of influential people, or attempt to manipulate circumstances? Maybe you give in to worry or seek to escape instead of dealing with trouble. The best thing we can do when facing a challenge beyond our control is to…
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Abolishing Injustice Today
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – The A21 Campaign rings true through the famous words of Margaret Mead. The A21 Campaign stands for abolishing injustice in the 21st century. Anyone can join – everyone can make a…
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27 Million Slaves Today
I recently received my A21 Campaign bracelet in the mail. Here it is… So, what’s the A21Campaign? It’s about the 27 Million slaves in the world today. 27 Million is an extraordinary & incomprehensible number, but each story shows 27 million is all about the ONE. Learn more here…
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How Do We Really Treat Jesus?
How we treat the weaker is our treating of Jesus. Read… How Do We Really Treat Jesus? » A Holy Experience.
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Dear Husband … {Love for the Middle Years}
It’s never the length of a life that’s important—- only the depth and the breadth. Read… Dear Husband … {Love for the Middle Years} » A Holy Experience.
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 