What if the sword in Jesus's mouth is to speak such truth in love that all hopelessness, lies, judgement and pain are washed away in whoever hears his words? What if the fire in his eyes is to touch the soul and spirit so deeply with love that all brokenness is healed in whoever looks [...]
Focusing on everything negative all the time--what you don't have, what seems impossible, the obstacles, the lack, the pain, the betrayal--is like standing in front of the evil queen/witch (in the Snow White story) every day, accepting the poisoned apple from her outstretched hand, and biting into it. You're choosing to feed yourself poison every [...]
What does it mean - to be a light in the darkness? What's a practical way to let the light in you shine? We have to shine brightly, because the less we shine, the lower the light, the longer the shadows. The valley is Psalms 23 is only the valley of the SHADOW of death. [...]
It is not a woman's job to make a man feel better about himself. It is not a man's job to make a woman feel better about herself. The knowledge and belief of your value must come from within. It's your responsibility alone to feel good about yourself. Then when someone treats you with value, [...]
