LET THEM: This Isn’t Mine to Carry

Scripture: Romans 12:18 – “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” I value friendships deeply. Adult friends are hard to come by. (We’ll talk more about that another week.) Bottom line: we don’t spend eight hours a day together...

LET THEM: Finish the Sentence…

Scripture: “We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts.” – 1 Thessalonians 2:4 Mel Robbins: “When you stop trying to please everyone, you finally have room to be yourself.” Let’s try something. Robbins suggests that we think about either the...

LET THEM: I don’t think he likes me!

Recently, I was having a conversation with Layne and she uttered those words. “I don’t think he likes me.” Now, had they been about her husband, I would have entertained the conversation. Because it would be important for her spouse to like her, ha! However, they were...

LET THEM: WHERE DOES TRUE POWER LIE?

Scripture: “At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth.” (Mark 10:22) Mel Robbins (Chapter 2): “You get to choose how you respond. That’s where your power is.” “You have problems with anger.” Words I never thought I’d hear from my...

LET THEM: DETACHMENT

Scripture: “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor… then come, follow me.” (Mark 10:21) Mel Robbins (Chapter 2): “Detachment is not the same as indifference. It is loving someone without needing to control them.” It is ok to let people go. It might hurt...

LET THEM – UNCLENCH

Scripture: Mark 10:21–22 “Jesus looked at him and loved him. ‘One thing you lack,’ he said. ‘Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.’ At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, because he...