If you’ve ever read Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan, you know how often the Pilgrims are led astray by the words of others. I just finished the section where Vain-Confidence told Christian and Hopeful that the path on the meadow side of the fence led to the Celestial Gate. Christian convinced Hopeful to cross over […]
“…relationships are the only real wealth we ever acquire.” Brian Sanders Sanders, Brian. (2022). The 6 Seasons of Calling, Discovering Your Purpose in Each Stage of Life. Page 109. Moody Publishers, Chicago, IL. One of God’s purposes for us here is to form relationships. We’re to form relationships, emulate His characteristics, bring others to know
I had a landlady who was a very devout Christian, (in her opinion). She and my (first) husband didn’t get along at all. It was basically a power struggle, but words were often exchanged. When she was at the end of her rope, she sent him a letter with the following story–Nails in the Fence:
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When I was a child and someone said something hurtful, I learned to respond with, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” We said that to ease the pain, but it’s so wrong. Names, words, sticks, stones all hurt. Sometimes the words haunt us for decades. It’s so important
I kind of feel like prayer is my “thing,” you know? It’s what I’m called to do, something I’m passionate about, yet praying out loud, in front of people makes me incredibly anxious. I trip over my words, or worse, can’t find my words. It seems messy. I listen to others pray out loud and
