When I read in the Bible (Matthew 14.22) about Jesus walking on the water out to his disciples, who are in a boat, after he told them he would catch up to them, I ask Why? Why did Jesus walk out there. On the water. Over a kilometre. Why not just appear in the boat? I guess it was because of what happened next.
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Do you whisper about Jesus? Do you lower your volume when talking about church and faith when out in public?
This morning I went for an early morning bike ride along a path in our neighbourhood. On the path, there were many people out exercising, walking, walking dogs and a couple of others on bikes. It was pretty busy. A simple smile and hello can make someones day. We were made to connect with other people and to be in community. I understand the “survival of the fittest” thinking and it does make sense that the strong survive, but how would the human race ever continue if we evolved that way as we are told and so easily believe when we…
Our definition of success is often determined by the very things our society values. For example, today’s society places a high value on career, wealth and social status, therefore our definition of a successful person is almost always influenced by at least one of these things. The problem with this way of thinking however, is that if someone doesn’t have a good career, isn’t wealthy or has a low social status, then unless they change and conform to what society values, that person can never be considered successful.
So what is it then that makes someone truly successful?
We all long to be welcomed home… Into the arms of our Father.