Distorted Views
Reclaim the identity God has for you; leave behind the trap of defining self by what others say or think.
From Perfect to Blessing
We want to be liked and held in high regard, but all this focuses on us. What God likely wants is for us to focus on others.
God Restores My Identity
Several years ago, I sang in a gospel choir. We were given a new song to learn called ‘Identity’ and it was in learning this song and singing the lyrics that I began to dive into what identity in God really means.
God's Gift: You
The creator of the universe has found me, has found you, worthy of revealing himself to us and being our father, our friend and brother, our comforter.
Simply Integrity
We have to choose to be the influencers ourselves. We have to choose integrity of God’s mission in us and carry it out.
Work with Joy
Whatever it is we do, starting with our thoughts and going through our decisions, actions and words, must be done for Him
Love One Another, John 15:12-13
I guess we are all well aware of how difficult it is to love one another. At least how difficult it is to love every one another.
Simply Extravagant Generosity
We are not to stop at our own limits, but at his: to pursue doing good, helping others and being extravagantly generous.
Run our own Race
We must recognize our own race, our own God-given priorities and then choose them above all else, in order to then place the priorities of others in their proper place.
Simply Grace
By giving ourselves grace and acknowledging that our priority was right, serving him and doing what he wants for us to do, we have no reason to carry the burden of disappointment.
Seed of Simplicity
That focus helps us trust in him when we are distracted, trampled, superficial, fearful, worried, negative. He is here and he is the focus and the solution.
His death is for our life
He died for us. Each one of us. He died for you. Yes, it was personal.
Pearl of Simplicity
We are not at all like the merchant, seeking the best deal in all the land. The merchant who finds a priceless pearl.
The Secret of Contentment
I guess I want Paul to say something like ‘And the secret is…’ so that I would know exactly this secret of contentedness - and he does.