Looking for my reflection

If I'm made in the image of God, how do I know an image of God when I see it? Does God look like me? Can Jesus be someone who looks like me?

The teacher who listens

To be a teacher means to constantly search for ways to sustain, to encourage and enlighten those who are listening. It means to be forever a learner as well, to listen as one who learns. 

What do we really need?

How much do we need, and how much can we relinquish? Where do our real needs meet the Savior's Grace?

Why forgive?

Why should I forgive? One reason is that we need to unburden ourselves before we can approach God. 

Gaining wisdom

What does it take to become wise? Can we borrow it? Or purchase it? Perhaps we catch it from spending time with those who have it.

Wisdom and knowledge

Both are necessary. They complement each other. Both are the result of seeking God in the things of this world, and looking at them in faith and wonder.

Safety

As we move through the world, we harden ourselves thinking we're protecting ourselves. How much defense, though, do we really need?

Shine your face upon me

In our moments of insecurity, it's good to remember that God is always looking upon us, his face shining with love.

What do we bring to the table?

In gratitude for Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, these three siblings used what they had available. Lazarus hosted a banquet, and Martha offered her skills and energy as a hostess. Mary took what she had, costly ointment she had saved for Jesus' burial, and extravagantly offered it in loving worship.