Feelings are strong. They affect how we see the world and how we react to the people in it, but there's something you should know. Feelings are not always the same as facts. They're easier to believe sometimes though, like when we're lonely or afraid, and we begin to mistake the ebb of our emotions for something more solid. Like truth...because feelings don't change ...
31 Days of Wisdom
What I’m taking away from Proverbs 31 today….
31 days. Wow. I’m as surprised as you that I’ve finished it. More so, actually. And, if that thought isn’t overwhelming enough today, we have to look at Proverbs 31, which might just be the most intimidating chapter of the Bible for moms like me. Because this woman rocked. Let me just remind you what God’s word says about her: “A wife of noble character who ...
Wisdom Tells Us Where to Run
Wisdom. We’ve had a month of it here, and one thing I’ve learned is this: Wisdom protects us. From danger. From folly. From fear. And the reason is simple. All wisdom comes from God, and it is in him that we rest. “Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” (Proverbs 30:5) We can look for wisdom, but it is in him that we ...
Why Christians Should Care About Those In Need
When it comes to those in need, the bottom line is: Christians should care. Why and how can Christians care like Christ? How can we give love like he did? In journalism school, I read a book called Compassion Fatigue. Living in Africa, I understood it. When I first arrived, I noticed every need. Every child on the street. Every beggar by the ...