A Trip to the Thrift Store
I just needed a break from the busyness of my life, but God had other plans.
I just needed a break from the busyness of my life, but God had other plans.
“…but I do not even sacrifice my happiness, well-being, and peace for the good of my neighbor. If I did love him as myself, as the gospel bids, his misfortunes would distress me also, his happiness would bring delight to me too. But on the contrary, I listen to curious, unhappy stories about my neighbor, and I am not distressed; I remain quite undisturbed or, what is still worse, I find a sort of pleasure…
Guest blogger, Emma, shares her adoption story that is truly a love story. Also, catch the last three parts of my family’s adoption story at the end.
Is your life too cluttered? Do you find seeing what really matters difficult? This is a perfect time to make space to deepen your friendship with Jesus by taking out the trash.
Living a normal, ordinary life doesn’t mean you don’t have anything to offer to God. In fact, he wants something very specific from you, but it demands a great sacrifice.