Have you ever heard the expression “God will move mountains for you, but God will also expect you to bring a shovel?” Another way to say it, “humans must learn to participate in their own salvation.” Because of human beings’ lack of faith and extreme self-centeredness, we lust for God’s blessing and intervention for our… Read More »
Bilateral Affection
Bilateral Affection If you wish to receive hope, peace, joy, and love during the Christmas season, you must share hope, peace, joy, and love with others. Lord, only through Your power can I give what I wish to receive; please grant me that power. The human condition is grounded in a unilateral quest for affection.… Read More »

