What Voice Will You Listen to?
The voices come in the quiet moments. The ones that tell you you’re not enough, not wanted, not worthy. They slither in when you’re overwhelmed, when you fail, when you feel alone. But there’s another voice — the one that speaks mercy instead of shame, love instead of contempt. The one that calls you by name. The question is: Which voice will you listen to?
The Struggle Between The Kingdoms Of Empire and Peace
Jesus stood before Pilate and declared a kingdom unlike any other — a kingdom not of this world. Where empires conquer and dominate, his kingdom calls for love, humility and mercy. Yet throughout history, the kingdom of heaven has been mistaken for the kingdom of empire, blurring lines and betraying its radical nature. The question remains: can we live by Jesus’ kingdom today, knowing it may cost us everything?
Whatever Issue, It’s Likely None Of Your Business
We butt into other folks’ affairs too often. Even with good intentions, minding our own business often demonstrates way more mercy and grace than trying to play the savior does.
Forgiveness: When Mercy Becomes Medicine
Unforgiveness can weaken your immune system, hike up your heart rate, increase stress hormones … But what unforgiveness puts out of whack, forgiveness restores to equilibrium.