There is a big difference between hearing and listening. God is not just looking for us to hear Him. God wants us to listen. The biggest difference between the two is “respect” and “trust”. When someone is talking to you that you don’t respect or trust, you will most likely only hear them (if that), unless they are threatening you in some way. This is not how God has built our relationship with Him. God wants us to listen because we know it is best, through Trust and Faith. Set aside some time today and listen to God. You won’t believe the words He is whispering in your heart if you can get quiet enough to hear them.
5 Things About Forgiveness You Need To Know
Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea until they have something to forgive.
See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. -Hebrews 12:15
We are commanded to get rid of all bitterness in our lives and to forgive others.
Jenga…For Real!
I ran upstairs to change out of my business clothes into something more comfortable and came down stairs with the movie in one hand and bottle of wine in the other hand, preparing to pour a victory drink. I asked her if she would like a glass, and she declined, which was not her usual response. So I showed her the movie I had rented and asked her if she wanted to watch it, and she declined that too, saying, “This is not going to be a good night for a movie.” As I stood there puzzled and confused, she continued. “I have something to tell you…” and she handed me a folded letter. With one last glance, she turned and walked into the other room. As I came to the word ‘divorce’ written upon the letter, I fell to my knees, paralyzed as my reality became a silhouette of yesterday arriving at the edge of a broken heart. My happily-ever-after turned to dust.
We All Need Feedback!
If I were to ask you to talk about feedback, what would would you share? Are you a person who likes to receive feedback or give feedback?
Relationship is a connection between two people that may range from brief to lasting. Types of relationships vary from family, friendship, marriage, collegial, business, etc.
My Dad
Father’s Day is a day to intentionally pause, celebrate, honor and reflect on dads….but what about all the days in between? Are you celebrated and honored as a dad? By your children?
There was a time in my life when I don’t think I could have answered those questions with confidence. I am a man who should have lost it all but because of God’s Amazing Grace, He restored the years that the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25). I share that story in Heartstone.
