Dan Foster’s article, “The Cost of Avoidance,” explores the value of embracing pain for lasting growth and healing. By facing our pain, we can find healing and connect with others in a deeper, more compassionate way. Just as Jesus turned his suffering into a redemptive act, we can use our own experiences of pain to foster personal growth and empathy for others.
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His Love
God’s agape love liberates, humbles, and strengthens us for our journeys of faith. This love is revealed in both Testaments and is a major theme in scriptures. God loves us unconditionally as His children, knowing all our struggles and brokenness. His love frees us from pretense and self-righteousness, enabling us to love others as He loves us.
Understanding Jesus’ Warning About Spiritual Yeast
Jesus warns about the “leaven” of the Pharisees and Herod teaching us how subtle hypocrisy can corrupt faith. Self-reflection is vital! Faith in Jesus and genuine love for others should guide actions.
Hope’s Value
The post discusses the importance of hope in developing character, fostering relationships, and overcoming life’s adversities, by referencing Dan B. Allender’s work.
Walking with God: Courage
Walking with God requires courage, integrity, and self-abandonment. Taylor Combs discusses courage as waiting on God and emphasizes the absence of self in Christ. Perseverance in faith, despite trials leads to a deeper relationship with God.
Words of Grace & Hope 