Don’t try harder; enjoy more
Looking at the ugliness of sin is one way to fight off temptation. But there’s a better way: focus on the beauty of Jesus. Don’t try harder; enjoy more. :…
Read moreWhen women resign from church
Women’s roles in the church – it’s a touchy topic. Today’s excerpt is from The Resignation of Eve, a book that can be a tough read. It’s compiled from interviews…
Read moreDrop the pride – it’s all grace
Narrowing down quotes from Jesus + Nothing = Everything isn’t easy. Maybe I should start here? “The hard work of Christian growth, therefore, is to think less of ourselves and…
Read moreLife is dessert – “one thousand gifts”
These paragraphs from one thousand gifts show you how ordinary moments deserve your full attention. “Life is dessert . . . don’t wolf it down.” An important message is in…
Read moreGive a compliment to glorify God
We cheat God of glory he’s due when we’re stingy with our compliments to others. Practicing Affirmation is an excellent book explaining why AND how to affirm others to the…
Read moreThe Divine Conspiracy – Spiritual life now
In Dallas Willard’s The Divine Conspiracy, he tells us our spiritual life is now, already begun, and will continue on and on. This world lost a spiritual giant when he…
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