Mercy–the ultimate equalizer

by | Feb 13, 2020 | Presence

‘When he comes home from work, he checks in, then ‘checks out’ (porn, Internet, TV, marijuana/alcohol)’

‘She’s always clamoring at me…clinging to me…wanting something of me…wanting me to change’

Any psychotherapist or pastor worth his salt will tell you that in relational troubles, you must first stop thinking about how the other person must change. Every troubled relationship has two people dwelling on the other person.

Give me a steadfast spirit, Lord.

by | Jan 11, 2020 | Presence

Endurance. In it for the long haul. Every one of us can recall a goal we worked towards that caused much discomfort in the process—athletic event, work project, college degree. How difficult it is, however, to do so with our spiritual life in everyday living, especially in times of desolation. Perhaps it is because we cannot wrap our mind around the goal…