You can't expect that every unflattering characteristic and flaw will suddenly disappear just because you confront someone in your life. Sometimes, the outside can change quickly, but we must make fundamental changes before we act more like Jesus.
Read MoreYou were designed much like a kettle: To be filled up and poured out. Sacrifice and generosity are the hallmarks of a vibrant follower of Jesus. However, I can say from experience that this does not come easy.
Read MoreAt some point, we need to release any control we imagine we have and trust God to come through for us. When we surrender in the right ways, we will find that we get what we need.
Read MoreWhere are little acts of sin acting their sly way toward places of power in your life? What kind of small evils are you indulging in that will one day destroy something you love?
Read MoreOur lives will have the greatest impact when glorifying God is our goal.
Read MoreOur calling, which God declared through Micah in the verse we looked at earlier, is to participate in this overhaul of creation by our kindness. God's sacrifice motivates kindness that changes the world. God's sacrifice motivates kindness that changes the world.
Read MoreWhen you hear the word "Charity", what do you think? For me, the first thing that comes to mind is a local non-profit organization. However, that word has so much more meaning bottled up in it than to merely mean giving money for a cause.
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