Forgiveness is extending to other people the one thing we want most for ourselves… grace!

There seems to be a lot of talk these days about a scarcity mindset versus growth mindset. How will you operate in your job? Are you fearful of doing anything outside of your job description? Do you jump in and help others? We can’t move forward in an organization without coming up with new creative ideas.

We don’t realize that the only solution for being broken is…brokenness. We must be willing to recognize and embrace that we are broken people.

Our VBS kids found out this summer that you don't have to go any further than scripture to see amazing examples of people who lived a transformed and “go first” way of life. Daniel, Ruth, Esther… Jesus… all making choices that change the world. And we can, too!

Living this Christian life isn’t about maintaining our routines; it's about having enough trust in the One who brings it all together for our good and His glory (Romans 8:28). So don’t let the “newness” scare you. Grab ahold of it while trusting in the leading of Holy Spirit.

At the end of yourself is where the greatest connection with God can truly begin. Are you ready to run to Him?

When we own all the bits and pieces of our earlier selves and can say: “I forgive… ME!” … That’s how we heal and grow and evolve and make peace with ourselves.

The theme of the entire fourth chapter is about selfishness and arrogance. It’s a good reminder for us that we own nothing - everything we have belongs to God! If you’re an Instagram or Facebook power user, it’s also a reminder to be sensitive about what we post. A good screening question to ask yourself: Why am I posting this? Because I want everyone to see all of my travels or new toys? Am I seeking to make myself look better to others?

God delivers and forgives us of our sin for HIS Name’s sake. He helps us for the glory of HIS name.

We all need time to stop, rest, delight, and worship on a regular basis. These four descriptions are actually the definition of the word Sabbath, or the root Hebrew word, shabbat. Stop. Rest. Delight. Worship. Doesn’t reading those words already make you feel a little lighter?!