We are called to be in relationship with God. He created us. He gives us identity. He calls us into purpose. Relationship with Him is the greatest relationship we’ll ever know. Darius, the new king in town underneath the rule of Cyrus, immediately recognizes Daniel’s value. He may
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Good leaders know when they’ve chosen poorly and acknowledge the accountability they have with their constituents. Good leaders don’t abandon their people when they are in need. Good leaders don’t think of themselves first. Good leaders attempt to work for what will benefit the people over whom
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God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. The proud think of themselves higher than they ought. The proud consider themselves first. That is not how God desires us to live. It is better to think of ourselves as crucified so Christ can live in us. There is
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If we don’t take the time to invite wisdom into our life, we may end up like King Belshazzar and not be able to see the writing on the wall. Nobody can predict the future. Some people have developed the ability to see the world around them clearly enough
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While He can do all things, God still yearns for relationship with us. The very being that created the universe wants to know each of us intimately. The God who can create something out of nothing wants to be a significant part of our life. There is something great and
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Where am I failing to recognize the significance of God because my focus is elsewhere? God is an incredible God. He makes all things possible. As great as He is, though, it can be easy to get sucked into the day-to-day life and fail to see His hand
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God can use all things for our good. This is more than a platitude for the afflicted. It is also more than a rationalization of life. Life is full of difficult moments we all traverse. But there is more to this phrase than saying what doesn’t kill you makes
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Hubris – our human pride – is frequently our biggest downfall. When we do something, we want credit. It feels good to be recognized. It is satisfying to have people remember what we’ve done. We all want to feel important in life. These feelings are all natural, but these feelings lead
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Rather than judge others in their own understanding, God’s people love others in the light of God’s love for them. What an incredible calling! What a hard standard to set! Sometimes loving people – especially those in opposition to ourselves – is the most challenging thing God could ask us
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The good we bring to this life may pass through us, but ultimately it comes from God. What a humbling perspective! I won’t speak for everyone, but I want people to think I am good. I want people to see me as contributing to their life in a positive
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The fact that God can use any means to get our attention should evoke a healthy sense of fear for the Lord in our life. Not only can He use anything, He will use anything. God will do whatever it takes to give us a chance to hear Him. We
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God is every bit as sovereign now as He has always been. God’s power does not change. God’s love does not change. God’s character does not change. God is God, and He will always be. Even when we have passed away, He will remain. Nebuchadnezzar writes these