Risking It All: A Call to Step Out of Comfort and Into Faith
Have you ever felt stuck in the monotony of life? Wake up, eat, work, sleep, repeat. It's easy to fall into routines that leave little room for God to interrupt us or use us in unexpected ways. But what if there's more to life than this? What if God is calling us to risk again, to step out in faith, and to allow Him to do something fresh and new through us?
The story of Jesus calling His first disciples provides a powerful illustration of what it means to risk everything for the Kingdom of God. Picture the scene: seasoned fishermen, exhausted after a long night of fruitless labor, are cleaning their nets by the shore. Suddenly, Jesus steps into their boat and asks them to push out a little from the shore so He can teach the crowds. Already, we see Jesus interrupting their plans and routines.
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?