Posts from 2026 (Page 2)
The Fourth Way
When someone hurts us, our natural instinct is to make them pay. We want them to feel the weight of what they’ve done, to understand our pain, to somehow balance the scales. But God offers us a radically different approach: forgiveness. Biblical forgiveness doesn’t mean pretending the hurt didn’t happen or that what they did was okay. It means releasing that person from the debt they owe you. You’re essentially saying, “You hurt me, but I’m not going to hold…
When We Get It Wrong
When conflict hits, most of us default to one of three responses that feel natural but don’t actually solve anything. We fight – coming out swinging, determined to prove we’re right and they’re wrong. We take flight – avoiding the person or situation entirely, hoping it will just go away. Or we freeze – shutting down emotionally and building walls to protect ourselves from further hurt. Maybe you recognize yourself in one of these patterns. The fighter who always has…
The Reality We Can’t Escape
Let’s be honest – conflict is part of life. Whether it’s a disagreement with your spouse over finances, tension with a coworker, or hurt feelings from a friend’s thoughtless comment, we all face moments when relationships get messy. The uncomfortable truth is that conflict isn’t going away because we’re all imperfect people trying to navigate life together. But here’s what’s encouraging: God doesn’t expect us to live conflict-free lives. Instead, He calls us to learn how to walk through conflict…
Your Unique Way to Go
Here’s the wonderful truth about God’s call to ‘go’: it can look a million different ways. You don’t have to become a missionary in a foreign country or a full-time pastor to fulfill this calling. The mission field is wherever you are, and your unique way of going is probably closer than you think. Maybe your ‘going’ looks like being the neighbor people think of when they need help – the one they call when their car battery dies or…
Meeting Needs with the Gospel
One of the most beautiful aspects of Jesus’ ministry was how He consistently met both physical and spiritual needs. When He sent out the 72, He instructed them to heal the sick and proclaim that the kingdom of God had come near. This wasn’t an either-or proposition – it was both-and. As followers of Christ, we’re called to find this same balance. The gospel message becomes truly hope-filled when it addresses people’s needs today and their needs for all eternity.…
Traveling Light with Purpose
When Jesus sent out the 72, He gave them specific instructions about what not to bring: no purse, no bag, no sandals. This wasn’t about creating hardship – it was about creating focus. He wanted them to travel light, unencumbered by the things that might distract from their primary mission. In our modern context, this principle challenges us to examine what we’re carrying that might be weighing us down. Are we so concerned about our comfort, our reputation, or our…
Embracing the Dangerous Mission
Let’s be honest about something that many Christians prefer to avoid: following Jesus into mission is dangerous. Not necessarily physically dangerous, though it can be, but certainly emotionally and socially risky. When Jesus sent out the 72 disciples, He didn’t sugarcoat the reality they would face. You will be rejected. Some people will be mean and demeaning. Others will misunderstand your motives or dismiss your message entirely. This isn’t a failure on your part – it’s simply the nature of…
From Receiving to Going
Have you ever noticed how comfortable it can be to stay in learning mode? There’s something safe about sitting in church pews, reading devotionals with your morning coffee, and attending Bible studies week after week. These activities are wonderful and necessary for spiritual growth, but they were never meant to be our final destination. Jesus designed discipleship as a journey with a clear progression. He calls us to follow Him, teaches us to see the world through His eyes, and…
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