Posts with the tag “faith”

Saved by Grace: The Gift You Cannot EarnWe live in a society that tells us we earn what we receive. It tells us that, but rarely actually works that way. From childhood, we learn that effort brings reward: good grades come from hard work, trust is built over time, and respect is given to those who have shown they deserve it. Money is a little more complicated, but in theory, we’re paid according t...  Read More

When Fear Says " There is Not Enough"A glass of water sits on a table. Is it half full or half empty?Most of us have heard this question so often that it feels like a tired cliché. However, its persistence- and why I ask it now- is because this question reveals a fundamental truth about the human condition. It forces us to ask about our perspective on what we have, seeing it as abundance or scarci...  Read More

The Courage to Commit: Offering Ourselves Fully to God and One AnotherModern commitment life reveals a quiet irony. We readily subscribe to services, lease vehicles, buy insurance, agree to terms, and make financial pledges to strangers. We swipe and tap credit cards, promising repayment without much thought. Our commitments are frequent yet often made with little deliberation. However, when asked...  Read More