Three Invitations to End Your Year Well
As the calendar year draws to a close, we find ourselves bombarded with year-in-review notifications. Spotify tells us which songs we played on repeat. Social media platforms compile our photos into tidy videos. Everything gets wrapped up in a neat digital bow, showing us a carefully curated version of our lives.
But here's the question worth asking: When was the last time you paused to consider what God has done in your life over the past twelve months?
The difference between an algorithm's summary and genuine spiritual reflection is profound. One shows us data points and highlights. The other invites us into transformation.
The Beautiful Transformation of Becoming a Servant
There's something profoundly countercultural about choosing to serve others in a world that constantly tells us to prioritize ourselves. Yet, when we look at the life of Jesus, we discover a revolutionary truth: greatness isn't found in being served, but in serving others.
Jesus himself said it plainly: "Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave to all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many."
Living in Spiritual Authority: When Greater Power Resides Within You
We live in a world that's increasingly comfortable acknowledging the spiritual—at least during certain times of the year. As October winds down and decorations fill our stores, there's an undeniable awareness that something beyond the physical realm exists. But how often do we stop to consider what that really means for our everyday lives?
The truth is, whether we acknowledge it or not, there is a spiritual dimension to our existence that profoundly impacts how we live, think, and experience the world around us.