This Lent, Give Up and Give In
During this Lenten season, like all the other seasons, we will be asked to respond in many different ways. Every calling upon us comes with a temptation to take the easy way out or to minimize the value of the request.
Called to Be One Another’s Eyes
Life is not always easy. Without faith, hope, and love, the road can be too hard to travel. We are not created to be alone. Instead, we are created to be traveling companions. However, the blind cannot lead the blind.
Stewarding Our Wants and Needs
Have you ever given someone a present you couldn’t afford and think that was love? It wasn’t. We don’t show love by giving what we do not possess. We show love by meeting another’s needs and by sharing our very self with them.
When the Supernatural is Natural
Do not ever take your simple actions of generosity and love for granted. As disciples called to a life of stewardship, we participate in something more profound than what we can see. We are blessed to be called to follow Jesus, and we bring blessing to all those with whom we choose to share ourselves.
He Will Never Let You Fall
Have you ever participated in various trust exercises, where you have to place your faith in others around you? Trust is important, especially in our relationship with Jesus. Trust in Jesus, the one who calls you to this life. His word is truth, and he would never let you fall.
The Joy of Witnessing
The truth is that there is great joy in being a disciple of Jesus Christ. Don’t rob others of the chance to know that joy for themselves. Stewardship living allows us to give witness to the Gospel with few words. Our actions speak much louder.
The Significance of You
Each of us is significant. We are all created with unique gifts. God is counting on you to use what He has given you. If you don’t, who will?
A New Moment, A New Life
Whether you feel the difference or not, baptism made you a new creation in Jesus Christ. You were marked for Him with an indelible mark that no one can remove, not even you.
The Other Wise Man
Jesus himself rests in the lives of all those around us in need. If we live lives of generosity and graciousness, we may find ourselves on constant detours from the road on which we are traveling. It is in the detours and the unexpected circumstances of our journey that often times we find our true purpose in life.
Seeing Each Other With Faith’s Eyes
When Elizabeth was visited by Mary, her joy was overwhelming. Do we greet one another with this joy? Would we do so if we saw each other through God’s eyes instead of our own?
Preparing Like a Good Steward
Advent is a time of preparation. We not only prepare for Christmas, but for the day when Jesus Christ returns again. Unfortunately, we too often act like this is the only time to prepare for such events. We should be preparing all throughout the year.
Be the Light for Others
We are called to be a flame to others during this season, reminding them of why we celebrate this time at all. Each person is a candle to be lit, and you have the gifts, given to you by God, to light them.