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Humility isn't a show we put on; in fact, if we think we're humble, we're probably not. 

Even though our God has graciously granted us permission to be free, to have liberty...and to enjoy so much of this life, many in His family seldom give themselves permission.

It takes courage to think alone, to resist alone, to stand alone—especially when the crowd seems so safe, so right.

In a world hell-bent on having its own way, it is terribly difficult to cultivate the right attitude toward authority. The "QUESTION AUTHORITY!" mentality is so interwoven into the fabric of our society, it seems impossible to counteract it.

Living as we do in a product-oriented culture, we like to package our faith, too. We prefer to sell a slick, shrink-wrapped version of salvation that includes happiness and peace, and happiness here and now, and heaven by and by. 

Ours is a cluttered, complicated world. God did not create it that way. Depraved, restless humanity has made it that way!

Make no mistake, however; peacemaker is not a synonym for appeaser. This is not peace at any price. There are limits.... Smiling at wrongdoing or erroneous teaching doesn't simplify life; it complicates it.

We work and push and strive so we can prove we are worthy...we are the best...we deserve top honours. And the hidden message: I can gain righteousness all on my own, by my own effort, ingenuity, and energy. And because I can, I must! 

Much of what happens in life we simply have to take by faith. Answers will not be forthcoming. 

Nothing wrong with planning. Nothing wrong with thinking it through. Nothing wrong with doing your charts, listing all the pros and cons, talking it over...