Why is change so hard? Creatures of habit, creatures of comfort. We all know and resonate with those phrases. It’s comforting to predict the general outcome of our day. If we can anticipate an upcoming change and plan ahead so as not to upset the rhythm of our lives, then that means we have everything under control. Life is good, right? Practically speaking, habits make life easier, run smoothly, and give us that sense of…
As the potter shapes the clay, so God shapes us to reflect his creative glory. On the potter’s wheel he shapes a discerning heart, but we must be willing. It is a demanding sacrifice on our part.
Being thankful doesn’t come natural to me, but a thankful spirit heals the soul so I’m trying to learn to be thankful. Can you relate? This season we are told to be thankful, so if you struggle to do so, maybe this article will help you…
Solitude is BE-ing with God The gem I’m hoping to gain out of solitude isn’t stepping out of my daily life, but deeper communion with God. We’ve practiced breath prayers to create a habit of calling out to God. We’ve made space for silence to still the noise in our lives in order to hear God, now we will go away into the solitude of a quiet and seemingly lonely space to talk, listen, and…
