“It’s not what you look at that matters…It’s what you see.” – Henry David Thoreau It would be impossible to live life void of any judgment or desire. Making … Continue reading How We Judge and What We Desire
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Grasping for the Wind
“As people spin faster and faster in the pursuit of merely personal happiness, they become exhausted in the futile effort of chasing themselves.” – Andrew Delbanco “And indeed all was … Continue reading Grasping for the Wind
The Critical Nature of Faith
“A man is made by his beliefs. As he believes, so he is.” – Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe “If one has faith… one has everything.” – Ramakrishna “Truly I tell … Continue reading The Critical Nature of Faith
Five Keys to Effectual Prayer
“It is the effectual, fervent prayer that influences God.” – E.M. Bounds “Prayer delights God’s ear; it melts His heart.” – Thomas Watson “Prayer does not fit us for the … Continue reading Five Keys to Effectual Prayer
A God Who Desires Connection
“What is man that you make so much of him, that you give him so much attention?” – Job 7:17 NIV “God has always been in relationship with us, journeying … Continue reading A God Who Desires Connection
Will Things Ever Be the Same Again?
“We wait until Pandora’s box is opened before we say, ‘Wow, maybe we should understand what’s in that box.’ This is the story of humans on every problem.” – Peter … Continue reading Will Things Ever Be the Same Again?
When Tragedy Strikes
“The Bible opens with a tragedy and ends in a triumph.” – Billy Graham “In tragedy and despair, when an endless night seems to have fallen, hope can be found … Continue reading When Tragedy Strikes
Learning to Love God’s Way
This week I’ve thought a lot about love – what I’ve loved, who I’ve loved, and most importantly, how I’ve loved. As I looked back in my own life, love … Continue reading Learning to Love God’s Way
Prisoners of Hope
“Once you choose hope, anything is possible.” – Christopher Reeves “Any thought that doesn’t inspire hope is rooted in a lie.” – Bill Johnson “Return to your fortress, O prisoners … Continue reading Prisoners of Hope
The Fragile Nature of Life
“Life was like the ice on an early-winter pond: more fragile than it appeared to be, riddled by hidden fractures, with a cold darkness below.” – Dean Koontz “Yet you … Continue reading The Fragile Nature of Life
Walking Your Predestined Pathway 