Calledbyname

Truth #2 when you’re offended or hurt by someone: If the motives behind the behavior were arrogant and selfish, it wouldn’t help anything to turn these into labels for who the person was. How do you handle feedback, whether it’s communicated well or not?

2 Truths when we are offended or hurt by someone: 1. My responsibility toward every offense is to move toward the person with love and forgiveness. It is never to determine motive, assign guilt, or mete out punishment. Number 2 tomorrow!

If the poor choice of another can provoke a flesh response out of me,then it reveals a problem in my own heart,a place where I need to grow in my love. Just..ouch...

Feeling frustrated with someone? Think about this: Frustration often comes from our inability to give grace to others in their imperfections. Is it about them or is it about you?

Consider this: The value of any person is separate from their behavior. A renewed mind sees each person’s God-given value and does not hold someone’s sin against them. Tough truth...

The desire and need for significance is hidden in all of us. This is simply a desire to be a part of something bigger than ourselves, to have impact, leave a legacy, or achieve something with our lives. It is a healthy God-given desire. During this season of changes of our routines, this is perfect time to take a look at what what drives your desire to be significant. What’s your metric?