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If I Say Yes, What Am I Saying No To?

“Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it?” Luke 14:28 NIV “Half of the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough.” Josh Billings IfContinue reading “If I Say Yes, What Am I Saying No To?”

The Green Monster

Comparing Leads to Envy “Don’t compare yourself with others. Just look at your own work to see if you have done anything to be proud of. You must each accept the responsibilities that are yours.” Galatians 6:5-6 ESV “Don’t compare your weakness to their strength.” – Nitin Namdeo Harmful. For you and the other person.Continue reading “The Green Monster”

You Are Not a Mistake

But You Will Make Some “Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the Lord is holding his hand” Psalm 37:24 BSB “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” C. S. Lewis On my birthday, I received a gift that says, “Youth is a gift. Age is an art.”Continue reading “You Are Not a Mistake”

Transformation and Testing

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2 ESV “We don’t find our real selves by looking for it; we find it by looking for God.”Continue reading “Transformation and Testing”

Are You Ordinary?

“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 “Do not ask your childrenTo strive for extraordinary lives.Such striving may seemContinue reading “Are You Ordinary?”

You Matter

You are Valuable “For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.” 1 Peter 1:8-19 NIV “People who addContinue reading “You Matter”

Boundaries and Myths

“Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:1-2 ESV “When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feelContinue reading “Boundaries and Myths”

When Someone Hurts You

And They Will “But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled…” 1 Peter 3:14 ESV “Do not look for healing at the feet of those who broke you.” ― Rupi Kaur We will be hurt by someone we love. We will hurtContinue reading “When Someone Hurts You”

What’s Lacking in Our Lives?

“He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things?” Romans 8:32 NASB “The most important thing is who you become.” Dallas Willard The most important thing: who we become. And this does not happen quickly; it comesContinue reading “What’s Lacking in Our Lives?”

You Belong!

“I will call those who were not my people, ‘My people,’ and I will call her who was unloved,‘My beloved.’”Romans 9:25 NET “Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: “What! You too? I thought I was the only one!” C.S. Lewis Being a Christian means we belong. We belong toContinue reading “You Belong!”