We know it's possible to obey God without loving Him. The Pharisees and plenty of religious people since have proven that. But the reverse isn't true. It isn't possible to love God without obeying Him - or to put it in more relational terms, without sharing His heart and carrying out his desires.
Read MoreI wonder how many of the conversations we see on our social media feeds would change if we would be willing to invite people into our lives. If we would gather around our tables and have conversations, face to face. If we started seeing what makes us alike, not just what makes us different.
Read MoreChildren are such precious beings. With each child we minister to, we build up a pillar for the future. What a privilege it is to serve them — but what an enormous responsibility it is, too! Because of the magnitude of our role and responsibilities toward children, we think we can’t afford to make mistakes; we can’t have lapses. And when we do, oh what a heavy burden we bear.
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