We know the end result. James 1:12 TNIV 12 Blessed are those who persevere under trial, because when they have stood the test, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. Knowing how it will ultimately turn out takes most of the anxiety out of our crisis. […]
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“Being on a spiritual path is not protection from times of darkness. But it teaches you how to use the darkness as a tool to grow. Turn a mess into a message. Turn a test into a testimony. Turn a trial into a triumph. Turn a victim into a victory. It’s like using a GPS. […]
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A student went to his meditation teacher and said, “My meditation is horrible! I feel so distracted, or my legs ache, or I’m constantly falling asleep. It’s just horrible!” “It will pass,” the teacher said matter-of-factly. A week later, the student came back to his teacher. “My meditation is wonderful! I feel so aware, so […]
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I love to water ski. Around the Heartlight campus in Texas are some of the best lakes in the country to carve the waves (as my kids would say). But if you’ve never waterskied before, here’s the trick. Never, ever, ever look at your feet. If you do, you’ll hit the water at 60 miles […]
“What is to give light must endure burning.” -Victor Frankl, in Appel and Nelson, How to Change Your Church, p. 216