ACTIONS MORE THAN WORDS
It is often in the small, ordinary things that we can make a big difference in the lives of those around us.
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CORNERSTONE: PROVIDING STRUCTURE TO SALVATION
For only He can support the weight of the world (and infinitely more) through ways only He knows how.
TRUST AND HOPE
Trust in the Lord means to hand over control, little by little, because God is stable and reliable.
GENEROUS LOVE
TRUST AND HOPE CHANGES OUR PERSPECTIVE
The lulls and decrescendos of our life blind us from recognizing God’s beauty and grace that are sometimes right in front of us.
SWEEPING TRUST
For the first time, in a long time, as human beings, we are given a chance to see one another genuinely and stoke the embers of connection.
WHO’S IN THE SPOTLIGHT?
I’m slowly starting to believe that every time I say YES to God, I am saying YES to myself and the deepest desire of my heart.
YELLING ISN’T HELPING
Jesus desires a life for me that is overflowing with forgiveness and mercy.
BEING GOOD STEWARDS
“…everything I have is yours.” – Lk. 15:31
If we are given the kingdom, how then can we be good stewards to this gift?
GOD’S ANNOYING SERVANTS
“They said to one another: ‘Here comes that master dreamer! Come on, let us kill him and throw him into one of the cisterns here.’” Gen 19-20
The annoying God will try to evade our defenses and reach our hearts in the ways that we might never expect.
LISTENING TO GOD’S SPIRIT WITHIN
"Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose hope is the Lord." – Jer. 17:7
I don't always listen so well but God never stops reaching out to me.
A SERVICE THAT IS SURE
“Whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave.” – Mt. 20:26
God does not ask us to have a faith that is certain, but a service that is sure.
SHARING OUR MEAL
“The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” – Mt. 23:11-12
The poor and marginalized give me an opportunity to share a meal with Christ.
BEYOND JUDGEMENT
“Stop judging and you will not be judged.” – Lk. 6:36
My experience of life is that judgement is everywhere...
Listening to the Gentle Voice
“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” – Mt 17:5
Two kinds of voices vie for our attention. One is against us; the other is for us.