There is much suffering in the world-physical, material, mental. The suffering of some can be blamed on the greed of others. The material and physical suffering is suffering from hunger, from homelessness, from all kinds of diseases. But the greatest suffering is being lonely, feeling unloved, having no one. I have come more and more to realize that it is being unwanted that is the worst disease that any human being can ever experience.
Mother Teresa
The Reward | Jonathan David Helser
(Source: youtube.com)
The Christian gospel is that I am so flawed that Jesus had to died for me, yet I am so loved and valued that Jesus was glad to die for me. This leads to deep humility and deep confidence at the same time. It undermines both swaggering and sniveling. I cannot feel superior to anyone, and yet I have nothing to prove to anyone. I do not think more of myself nor less of myself. Instead, I think of myself less.
— Tim Keller, The Reason For God,181
[HT: Take Your Vitamin Z]
On a special date. Girl loves donuts even more than her daddy!
Watch this and join the movement! Visit Both Ends Burning for more information and a list of cities where the documentary will be shown.
Shawnda and I had the joy of speaking at The Refresh Conference for Adoptive & Foster families. It was awesome to be with over 600 people for this great event focusing on caring for and equipping families.
Shawnda and I did three talks focusing on our relationship with Christ, our spouse, and our kids.
It was an added blessing this weekend to spend time with my family from Vancouver, BC
