Being fully known and fully loved is one of the great experiences of life. So many people wander around fearing being known because they fear that might lead to not being loved. Our planet has become accustomed to the idea of love being doled out to that which is pleasing...

The phrase, “I love you” is powerful. With it, we can communicate someone’s worth and significance. It can be used to express romantic feelings towards a significant other. And, there is nothing quite like the bond between a parent and a child. This is a selfless type of love, as...

One of the most ignored commands of Jesus is this: “But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,” (Matthew 5:44) Notice there isn’t an “enemies” section in our prayer list. I say that with my tongue firmly in my cheek, after all I...

Renewing Your Mind We’ve talked about Clear Thinking and then last month about Transformation. Now it’s time to address Renewing Your Mind. A brief recap: When our lives change, it is largely because our thinking changes. It’s hard to think crooked and walk straight. Paul calls us to such a...