Tag Archives: ego
Humble Strength
Matthew 18:1-4 At that time the disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn … Continue reading
Divine Paradox
John 12:24 “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit.” This is one of Jesus’ most … Continue reading
Death Leads to Life
Matthew 16:24-26 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for … Continue reading
God Is Love
Psalm 69:3, 34 I have sunk into the mire of the deep, where there is no foothold. I have gone down to the watery depths; the flood overwhelms me. The Lord hears the poor, does not spurn those in bondage. Sometimes … Continue reading
Resurrection In Progress
Matthew 10:38-39 “Whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” When we follow Jesus it requires … Continue reading
Listen to Your Heart
Psalm 37:4 Find your delight in the Lord who will give you your heart’s desire. I am overwhelmed by the truth of this passage. How long I tried to find delight in my ego’s desires…and kept plunging further into emptiness and … Continue reading
Guatemala
In a land of drastic material and financial poverty I discovered a treasure: people with an abundance of love and generosity. What is your treasure?
Listen
Matthew 6:6-8 “When you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you. In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that … Continue reading
Be Not Afraid
Ephesians 3:17-19 That you, rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the holy ones what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so … Continue reading
