William Doane, a renowned bishop in the early Episcopal Church, once said, “Life has no smooth road for any of us.” At some point in each of our lives, … Continue reading The Evolution of Adversity
Tag: God's grace
Walking the Fine Line of Redemption
“Salvation is from our side a choice; from the Divine side it is a seizing upon, an apprehending, a conquest by the Most High God. Our accepting and willingness are … Continue reading Walking the Fine Line of Redemption
Walking the Fine Line of Choice
“The will of man without the grace of God is not free at all but is the permanent prisoner and bondslave of evil since it cannot turn itself to good.” … Continue reading Walking the Fine Line of Choice
When Christmas Hurts
“Christmas is a season not only for rejoicing, but of reflection.” – Sir Winston Churchill “Jesus exchanges our hurts for joy.” – Suzie Eller “There is no pain so great … Continue reading When Christmas Hurts
The Master of Kintsugi
“Brokenness is the operative issue of our time – broken souls, broken hearts, broken places.” – Samantha Power “My brokenness is a better bridge for people than my pretend wholeness … Continue reading The Master of Kintsugi
What Have You Done for Me Lately?
“Grace is not opposed to effort; it’s opposed to earning.” – Dallas Willard “Choose to see God, yourself, and others the way God does, asking Him to reveal your identity … Continue reading What Have You Done for Me Lately?
Think On These Things
“As humans, we’re wired with an automatic negativity bias, paying more attention to what’s negative than positive.” – Elisha Goldstein “We become what we think about.” – Earl Nightingale Finally, … Continue reading Think On These Things
The Self-Deception Behind Self-Sufficiency
“The most important consequence of self-sufficiency is freedom. Self-sufficiency is the greatest of all wealth.” – Epicurus “Happiness belongs to the self-sufficient.” – Aristotle “Self-sufficiency leads to empowerment.” – Meenakshi … Continue reading The Self-Deception Behind Self-Sufficiency
A God Who Makes the First Move
“Be not afraid. I go before you always.” – Deuteronomy 31:8 NLT “I will go before you and level the mountains.” – Isaiah 45:2 BSB Religious legalism, a form of … Continue reading A God Who Makes the First Move
Walking Your Predestined Pathway 