No one likes to obey. It inherently implies someone else knows better. This rubs against the grain of the popular unspoken message that we come first and know best. Why obey because we’ve got it all under control. But do we really? On any given day I feel anything but in control. Obey is not …
Welcome to our Lenten FOLLOWER series! Lent is a time of reflection on Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. How fitting to take these next 8 weeks and dig into being His follower. Each post’s key element will begin with a letter of FOLLOWER as an acronym to remind us of these concepts. I’m His follower, …
Are you a follower or a leader? I enjoy taking charge and am not shy with my opinions. While I try to temper my blatant approach, leading still is my natural inclination. I like to be the leader, not follow the leader. But Isaiah reminds us and Jesus commands us differently. All of us, like …
Not many people enjoy chores. I’m one of them. Cooking and baking, yes, but the cleanup, not so much. A number of years ago, however, cleaning the kitchen had a profound impact on my life. Grieving losses in my life, I found cleaning the kitchen utterly joyless. I relished the cleanliness but had no desire to …
It only takes a gentle push. Just a whisper, really. One tip barely touches the next and soon they all collapse. Whether dominoes or our willpower towards a goal, the domino effect is real. If I don’t read my Bible, exercise, or eat right today, it becomes easier to slip up again tomorrow. It doesn’t …