It’s easy to get down in life. We wonder: “Am I making a difference?” or “How do I know if I’m living true to God’s plan?” A part of the reason we can get frustrated is because we can’t always see the fruit of our labour. We live each day and don’t know if the … Continue reading None of it goes to waste
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Despite the odds
Who would you put in the following blank? When I think of someone who is courageous, I think of ________________. When I do it, my first instinct is to think about people who’ve done incredible things in the face of adversity. Through the years I’ve known World War Two veterans, so I think of them. … Continue reading Despite the odds
#LookAtHowGreatIAm
Our egos are like Jabba the Hutt. They can be hungry, self-serving beasts who are always wanting more. Today's devo suggests one thing you can do to up your sincerity before God, making your kindness a bit more about him and less about you.
Maybe they’re not the ones with the claws
Someone has wronged you. You'd like to forgive them, but you just can't. This perspective could be a game-changer for you, making you lighter and more free.
Maybe this will make you less stressed
Got stress? You're not alone. But you're also not without help. New research says that doing this one thing may help. And here's why.
It’s not supposed to insult your intelligence
The Bible is big... and confusing. So how do you interpret it? As Thomas Merton says, it's supposed to challenge your intelligence (not insult it). Here's how.
Reverse gravity
You want to serve. But things in life are already weighing you down. But what if helping others actually made you feel... lighter?
This might make me Mr Unpopular
You want to serve and help others. But you're just too busy. Or are you? (Maybe you should just tell your excuses to Greg.) Read on...
What you give up God fills up
You know that serving and helping others is a good thing. But it leaves you tired. So is it worth it? I think so. And here's why.
If you’re not giving up something
You probably think you're a fairly "giving person." But if you don't do this, you're probably not. (With thanks to the widow's offering.)
