When Does Helping Sometimes Hurt?
So what are some ways that as we think we’re doing justice, we might be convinced and get this warm, fuzzy glow inside that we’re helping when we’re actually hurting? We think we’re making the world a better place when we’re actually making people worse off. Let me give one concrete example of this: If…
Behold, your King
Behold. Our King. In the days leading up to Christmas, we place ourselves in the seat of those who waited, yearned, and sought the Lord for the promised King. And we marvel anew at the faithfulness and deep love of God in the realization of his promises in Jesus. This advent, we invite you to…
The Enlightener Mentality
I came to Brazil with the idea that the American Church was going to help the Brazilian Church and not vice versa. I will call this mentality the enlightener mentality. The enlightener mentality was warned to me throughout the preparation week for Brazil. However, I still fell into the trap. Within the first week of being in Brazil, I was shown the truth. The Lifeshapers and the…