What is grace? Grace is a difficult concept to understand because as humans, we are used to human relationships. These are the relationships where we make mistakes, ask for forgiveness, pray that it is granted, and work to redeem ourselves…
People need community. Simply put, people need people. There is no underestimating the power of human connection and our transformational impact on each other’s daily experiences. Every day we talk to countless people. Whether they are people we are close…
The future is unpredictable. Often we try to avoid this unpredictability by using our time to plan for the future. We say promising statements to ourselves to ensure we have a good idea of what the next phase of life…
“Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. “Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain. ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be…
Throughout the life of Jesus, it is clear to see that community was an important part of his life. When he initially began his ministry on Earth, he gathered a group of 12 disciples that served as his unique and…
The development of our character begins at a very young age. Through interactions with caregivers, siblings, or even friends, these significant relationships teach us how to treat others through finding out how we want to be treated ourselves. Through each…
Everyone wants to hear the word “yes.” When we ask someone to do us a favor, spend time with us, or ask an important question, we wait and anticipate the word “yes.” Yes means love, hope, a fresh start, a…
Words are powerful. There is a classic phrase that has been around for generations: Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words cannot hurt me. Although some may disagree, it is fair to assume that, in most instances, this…