But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by a man’s face or height, for this is not the one. I don’t make decisions the way you do! Men judge by outward appearance, but I look at a man’s thoughts and intention.”–1 Samuel 16:7
As you move about the business of your day today, look beyond the faces of those around you. See their story. Look for their heart. Search with compassion to see deeper than their appearance.
for this is how God sees you…
It’s the parking spot we were sure we’d remember, then spent 15 minutes hunting for only to realize it was one aisle away the whole time. It’s a person we were looking intently for in the crowd only to find them less than ten feet away. When our senses are...
“You have received instructions about [Mark]; if he comes to you, welcome him.” Colossians 4:10 The Teammate Who Left A trained expositor, philosopher, and observer, Paul’s fingerprints can be found all over Christian history. For both good and ill, Paul’s...
I set out to write this week about healthy exits from ministry. I wanted to write about churches partnering with their ministers who were leaving to help them land softly at whatever was next. I wanted to write about positive steps a (former) minister can take to...