The 2 Greatest

There's something about climbing a tree that separates you from all that's going on in the world below.  You feel like an observer, safe and distant.  But Jesus calls us to come down and walk with him to the future he has for us. Don't worry, it's good!

There are times in life when God is on the move in our lives and  GOOD is happening.  But while healing is happening, it doesn't always feel good.  Don't give up!  Life, love and light is being formed in you in Christ!

We tend to compare, compete and complain when we see our lives are different than others.  The Lord wants us to ride our own ride!

You don't have to attend every argument you're invited to.  And that goes for arguments about God as well.  What you can do is lovingly, consistently, tell your story.  There's power in the sharing.  

A year in which debts are forgiven, justice makes things right, and hope is restored.  Does it sound too good to be true?  Well, in Christ, you and I can begin participating in the year of Jubilee right now!

We are ALL gardeners, like it or not.  The qualities or fruit of our lives is determined by what we plant, cultivate and water there.  So, what's in YOUR garden?

One of the lies of the devil is you have to be a great orator or a flowery speaker for your words to have impact.  But deep down we all know that's not true.  We all cherish some small but mighty words, spoken to us, that gave us life!  We can do the same for others.

There are reminders of the staying power of love all around us if we only have eyes to see.  One new visual reminder for me comes in a coffee mug.

We may feel thankful but no one knows it because we keep it to ourselves.  But THANKS IS SOMETHING YOU GIVE, not just feel inside.  AND it's best to give it--on the spot, in the moment--not wait until later when it might not be given at all.

When is the best time to love?  NOW!  Each moment offers the opportunity to partner with God in expressing his care and concern for the people around you.  Love the one you're with!