Learning to love others the way Jesus loves us
James 5:12 Don Miguel Ruiz wrote a book several years ago called The Four Agreements. In it, he shares Toltec philosophy for living a happy life. While not remotely Christian, the actual agreements themselves have biblical undertones. For me, it is evidence that God makes Himself known through His creation and in multiple ways (Romans… Continue reading Impeccable to the end
James 3:13-18 Controlling our words requires wisdom, and true wisdom comes from God. Wisdom from above is pure, peaceful, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, and sincere (v.17). The US has been increasingly divided among philosophical, political, and social lines for too long. Like many empires of the ancient world,… Continue reading Wisdom in action
James 3:1-12 Teaching is a calling. I don't think there are many other vocations that have the power to permanently change people's lives. Whether the class is made up of pre-schoolers, teenagers, or adults, the truly effective teachers do one thing consistently: watch their words. Words have the power to heal or destroy, to build… Continue reading Teaching in action
Defaulting to Grace 