Competing Wills

"Do not get angry about what people say; let them talk while you try to do God's will. As to the will of men, you could never come to an end of satisfying it, nor is it worth the trouble." -Francois Fénelon

Relational Maturity

"It is not possible to be spiritually mature without being relationally mature. Nobody can lay hands on us and impart maturity. Spending hours in prayer and Bible study is no guarantee of maturity or integrity. When we’re alone in prayer, we may feel peaceful, calm, at one with God and ourselves. When we’re worshipping together, we may easily feel connected to our community. When we’re on our own, we might feel like we’re pretty well healed and whole. But when we get into a messy conflict with someone close to us, when we feel hurt and misunderstood, then we truly have the opportunity to love. Without moments like that, our love remains theoretical." - Kelly Muhonen

Power of Light

"Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy - the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light."
-Brené Brown