What if we put as much thought and preparation into our everyday conversations as we do for special occasions?
Tag: Living Out Faith
When Criticism is Earned
We may not like unsolicited criticism, but is it always unwarranted?
Use the Door!
The nice thing about most doors is that they work both ways!
Why Use a Mirror?
You've probably used a mirror in the past day. Have you ever stopped to think about why we do so?
“When He Is Alive…”
Can we learn something from a crook in The Great Gatsby?
Life on Rails
Is real life entirely "open-world", or are we kind of on rails?
Prove It!
So, what do we do with wisdom, once we've obtained it?
When It’s Time to Wait
On our own, it's difficult to know when to act and when to wait, but there is One who knows what is best for us.
Inspiration vs. Perspiration
Wouldn't it be nice if we could just do good things when we feel like it? Or, maybe that wouldn't be so great...
So, What Time Is It?
Ever get distracted by something, and not accomplish what you set out to do in the first place?
I’m Not Good Enough, and That’s OK
Sometimes the first step to solving a problem is to realize that we cannot fix it on our own.
Back in the Game
We may know how to get well after an injury, but what do we do once we get better?
Feeling Like Eustace
Sometimes, our detractors aren't just a character in a fantasy story who can't hear well. How do we deal with feelings of uselessness?
I Choose You!
Once we get picked for the team, then what?
Notes vs. Music
As an audiophile can tell you, a computer playing notes from a score doesn't replicate the beauty of a gifted orchestra performance.
To the Future! (Part 2)
For followers of Jesus, the hope of the future doesn't start in Heaven, but with the opportunities of today.
Expressions
Just as our face betrays our emotions, what does our life illustrate about our faith?
“You Complete Me”
Whether or not we find joy in the company of another person, there is another sort of completeness - one of faith, shown by deeds -
that we can all experience.
Snake-Handling
We might "grab the bull by its horns", as the metaphor suggests, but should we pick up a snake by its tail?
And Yet…
Aligning ourselves with Jesus requires a visible change in our lifestyle.
No amount of claims can compensate for not trying to follow His instructions diligently.
