The gift of jealousy
His righteous jealousy is provoked by our unrighteous jealousy. The beauty of His jealousy replaces the ugliness of ours.
Bethany McIlrath
Complacency vs. contentment
Have you mistaken a sense of complacency for a sense of contentment?
Stuff kids can do that adults can’t – unless it’s with God
In God’s Kingdom, we’re to come to Him like little children. So that means we can act like His children.
For the rainy days
Rain, all at once, can stop us and bring us to repentance while also showing us the love of God and proving His care for us.
The opportunity you couldn’t see
You may not be able to see much in life right now, but you have the maker of it all directing your way.
If you could have a superpower…
Of the superpowers God has given you, what are you using for good?
Are you bearing their burden or enabling them?
Several verses in Galatians 6 help us recognize the difference between bearing other's burden or enabling them.
Conquering
Can you think of a game, a sport, or even a war victory that is owed to force more than strategy? Yet too often we try to overcome by sheer force of will.
When it’s not over
It’s in your nature to desire closure. But what do we do when it becomes clear that we might not get a happy ending after all.
To the wanna-know-it-alls
Not knowing is something that we have to live with, but also something that many of us despise. God has plenty to say to those of us who really can’t stand not knowing.
The science of being charming
He walks into the room. You immediately notice. Something about him draws you. He pulls you into conversation and commands the attention of the people around you. You walk away and think, “I like him and enjoyed his company.”
Break the complaining habit
You had a crummy day. Not much went right and you are exhausted. You find yourself in a Grinch mood. As a result, the rest of the day is spent complaining and venting.
Keeping secrets
A patient told me, “I have kept a secret from my husband. But if I tell him, it could end our marriage.”