Most of the energy we spend in our lives is trying to get to the summit. In mountaineering or hiking that is the summit of a mountain or hill you are traversing. But there are myriad “summits” we aspire to day in and out. For some it might be the ultimate job (that perfect one we…
You are wanting to climb a great mountain, and the good God is trying to make you descend it; he is waiting for you at the bottom in the fertile valley of humility.
Thérèse of Lisieux
Heading out this afternoon for a few days of solitude retreating... with other people. At least I will be able to apply the wisdom that change of place, and change of pace, can bring a change of perspective.
"To me, it would’ve been easier if when God cleansed me of my sin, He also took the taste for it out of my mouth. But even He could understand the grace needed to flee a flavorless feast, at a greater depth than I ever would." (Jackie Hill Perry, Gay Girl, Good God)
"An idol is anything we want more than God, anything we rely on more than God, anything we look to for greater fulfillment than God. Idolatry is thus the hidden sin driving all other sins." (Nancy Pearcey, Finding Truth)
𝐖𝐡𝐨’𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐧 ‘𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐫’? 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.
By Brett McCracken (@brettmccracken)
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"I no longer have to hide my sins, because God the Father’s acceptance and love for me is based solely and completely on Jesus. I’m in Him. And the more I realize this gospel truth, the less I sin and the more I grow up as a follower of Christ." (Derwin L. Gray, Limitless Life)
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