What God Loves to Give You
God takes pleasure in blessing us, guiding us, and empowering us for the work of the kingdom.
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Strive for the Kingdom of God
Jesus tells his disciples to strive for God’s kingdom. We do this by seeking intentionally, energetically, and consistently to live under God’s reign in every part of life.
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Why Gentleness and Kindness Matter
Kindness and gentleness, though countercultural, are virtues God desires to build in us.
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The Counter-Cultural Virtues of Gentleness and Kindness
Kindness and gentleness are not often valued in our culture, and practicing them may even impede our worldly success.
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Workday Prayers: When Work Has Worn You Down to Nothing
When bad things happen at work, when we watch others getting the accolades we desire, when we’re so tired we can hardly think straight, we can get stuck in self-pity. We can make bad decisions and treat people poorly.
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What is the Kingdom of God?
Jesus urges us to strive for the kingdom of God. That’s great, except we need to know what the kingdom of God is.
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For What Are You Striving?
What do you want most in life? What are the things that motivate you, even tantalize you?
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Don’t Put Yourself in God’s Place
Sometimes we worry because we feel as if we’re responsible for everything, even the things over which we have no control.
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Wearing God’s Glorious Clothing
If you’ve ever gazed on a field of glorious flowers, then you have an idea of God’s generous care for the natural world.
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The Sunday After Saturday
Taking up our cross, losing our life to save it—these are not fruitless endeavors.
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The Saturday After Tuesday
It is worth thinking about all the times Jesus has called us to take up our cross.
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Workday Prayers: For Bosses
The psalm teaches us to ask that those in authority would act with justice and righteousness, with particular concern for people who are not well off and who, therefore, lack human power.
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