Tag: Pride
The Freedom of Dependence
Sometimes life doesn’t look the way you want it to. Sometimes your life is out of your control. Sometimes the things you were once free to do are no longer available to you. There are times in our lives when we are completely dependent on others. There are seasons when we need to depend…
The People God Places Along the Trail
Trusting God and Others Trusting God can feel easy. Trusting others… not so much. Trusting God and others can bring up mixed emotions. When we are going through difficult times, it can be even more difficult to allow other people into our lives. At least, that has been true for me. Opening the most…
The Things We Cannot See
Learning to See When we are first learning to drive, we are taught to check our blindspots. Before changing lanes, before turning, before backing out, we first check what we cannot see. There is even an entire section at auto parts stores dedicated to blindspot mirrors, devices designed to help us see what we…
What Are You Refusing To Surrender?
Surrender to God Surrender. When I hear that word, I think of war. I think of the end of something. I think of defeat. I also think of Jesus on the cross. Even then, we talk about His giving up His life for us. And while surrender may actually mean giving up, it is…