TAKE 5 | The Simple Truth About Your Identity
In our work based society it's easy to measure our worth by our achievements. But, what if we embraced the simple truth that God love us unconditionally instead of the exhausting "earning mode" mindset. What would it take to stop striving for achievement and live from your true identity in Christ, grounded in grace?
TAKE 5 | Recovering Prayerful Presence in a Hurry-Sick World
Hurry is not just a modern problem, but a human problem. We are prone to the mindset that we can always do a little more work or be there for anything and everyone. What would it look like to reclaim prayer as a sanctuary from hurry?
TAKE 5 | Gratitude: Preparing Our Hearts for Thanksgiving
Gratitude is a spiritual practice that draws us closer to God. It’s not merely acknowledging the good in our lives but recognizing the Giver of all good things. How have you received God's good gifts and how can we remember them?
TAKE 5 | Unlocking Wholeness: The Role of a Wise Guide in Your Spiritual Life
God does not intend for us to be alone, especially in our struggles. Can you think of someone you lean on for spiritual guidance? A friend, mentor, pastor, coach? How might you be encouraged by them and learn more of God's wisdom? How can you gain a better vision of Christ though others?
TAKE 5 | Embracing the Process: Moving Beyond Event Thinking in Our Walk with God
When we walk with God, do we overemphasize the extremes, the highs and lows? What if we take the focus off the summit and recognize God's transformative work as we take one step at a time? How might our understanding of God grow if we focus on the process instead of the destination?
TAKE 5 | From Pain to Compassion: How I Found Empathy in Suffering
It is an uncomfortable truth that we can’t grow in wisdom and maturity unless you traverse difficult circumstances. Intellectually we know this, but in reality how often to we as ‘Why'?’ rather than receiving God’s comfort in the difficulty.
TAKE 5 | Choosing Rest Over Rush: The Courage to Work with God’s Rhythm
Good rest is hard work. It takes courage to let go of the busyness and trust God in our rest. When we believe more deeply that we're not so much achieving our work as we are being entrusted with it, we can have more confidence and courage in our work and let ourselves rest in Christ.