Grow Down: Rediscovering Childlike Faith in a Grown-Up World
Remember that childhood dream of becoming a professional football player, veterinarian, or astronaut? We all harbored aspirations of growing up, believing it meant achieving success and independence. But what if the key to true joy and purpose lies not in "growing up," but in "growing down"?
This journey of "growing down" isn't about regressing into childishness; it's about rediscovering the innocence, trust, and wonder that often get lost in the complexities of adulthood. It's about cultivating a heart open to God's presence, embracing dependence on a higher power, and living with unwavering faith.
Ancient Secrets of Emotional Intelligence
Have you ever heard that “modern problems require modern solutions?” I’m all for thinking forward, but sometimes, the pursuit of that which is new makes us overlook that which is true.
Take, for example, the recent emphasis on emotional intelligence. It’s a fascinating topic of study that was only coined and popularized in the 1990s. But if you look back to the earliest book ever written (the book of Job), there are profound lessons on emotional intelligence, resilience, and the transformative power of grief.
What can this ancient book teach us about emotional intelligence today?
A Blueprint for Generational Blessings
Have you ever complained about the younger (or older) generation? It’s natural for there to be differences in the way we see the world and operate in it. It can be harmless and even funny in the right context.
But what if what is natural is blocking what is supernatural?
The work that God has to do is so great that it takes many lifetimes to achieve it. The problem is that these generational rifts can become so wide that God’s blessing does not flow from one to the other as He intended.