Many of Us unknowingly miss the mark. We think we are doing a good thing, but we actually missed it. The book of Matthew is a very important book among the Gospel books. It explores many of Jesus’s core parables which today we still use both in our corporate and private devotions in learning how to be better children of God. One of the many such parables of Jesus with in-depth meanings is the Parable of the Talents. This parable is unique in that it has multiple meanings, and also has some practical relevance in our present-day and lives. May…
Author: James George
Rejection is a normal part of life. When does it cross into an unhealthy aspect? We all face rejection in many forms throughout our lifetime. It is how we deal with that rejection or perceived rejection that determines our future outcome. If we are secure in who we are, then rejection becomes either a teaching opportunity, time of reflection, or a dismissal. For those of us affected by it, it can fester into a very deep wound. Harmful or healthy? Rejection is never pleasant to go through… especially. when you want to fit in, or want others to like you.…
GOd provided mightily in the beginning, and now we are struggling. Why? It doesn’t make sense. Scripture tells us that God will provide all of our needs… And He did, initially. Now, there is some provision, but just enough for us to be comfortably uncomfortable. What is going on? Many of us have gone through a season of financial lack. Sometimes the reason is temporary unemployment, extended unemployment, sickness, death of a spouse, etc. Or sometimes it’s self-induced by debt. For those of us who have experienced financial lack, we are familiar with how stressful it is on both ourselves…
“I Was so sure we would be together forever. What went wrong?” Trying to find the person that God has for you can be tough. Even more frustrating is when you think that you have found your spouse only to have them break up with you. How is healing possible when you feel like you were rejected? Where is the happily ever after? “Was it my fault? Did I misunderstand? Was I wrong?” you ask yourself, trying to make sense of it all. Yet, you can’t. Sometimes in searching for the answers we find ourselves in a self-perpetuating state of…
You may have many friends, but how deep does your relationship go? We can say that we have many friends, and our Facebook page might reflect those relationships, but how many of them would truly qualify as “friend” status? And do your friends fit the definition of friend or are they acquaintances? So What are the classifications of relationships? What do each mean? The different categories of relationships are as follows: Acquaintance- Someone that you know on a social level. By that, I mean that you know the names/faces of their spouse and kids. You know basically where they are…