It’s important to not overlook the child-likeness of man & woman, because that’s who Father came looking for in the Garden. And when He asked, 'Where are you?', it's not like He didn’t know where they were. He was looking for something else. Read more... https://t.co/GAmRmiM9FW
In the precious space between work & pause, man discovered relationship—with God & with creation. I imagine that he hung on every word spoken; soaked up every thing from those experiences. What caused the change of heart then? I think I have an idea... https://t.co/Uhew7w6nPv
What’s in a name? Everything that’s most important. Identity. Character. Purpose. The Ancients knew this. Today, names are a dime a dozen. What's important now is if it sounds cool or gets attention. But a name is more than a means to an end. Read more...
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I’m worn out hearing people moan, “Our grandparents could buy a house on one paycheck, but now we can’t even afford rent on two!”
Yeah, maybe because Grandma wasn’t dropping half her income on $14 iced lattes and avocado toast shaped like art projects. Back then, if they wanted coffee, they boiled it at home in a dented pot. It tasted like burnt rubber and regret — but it woke you up and cleaned your pipes.
And Grandma wasn’t “out to brunch.” You think she had time for mimosas and hashtags? She was making something called whatever’s left in the fridge and feeding six people with it.
Don’t even start with Uber Eats. You think Grandpa was out here paying $38 to have a burger delivered three blocks away? Please. He grilled mystery meat on a rusted barbecue, and everyone called it dinner.
Now people cry about being broke while sitting in a house full of gadgets. Two SUVs in the driveway, six streaming services, three air fryers, and matching tattoos that cost more than their light bill. You think Grandpa had a tattoo? He did. It said “Korea, 1951,” and it came with trauma, not Instagram likes.
And the kids—Lord help us. “We can’t make ends meet, but Brayden needs the new iPhone!” No, he doesn’t. You’re handing an $1100 device to a child who still eats crayons and forgets to flush.
When we were kids, there was one phone. It hung on the wall like a family relic. The cord stretched just far enough for you to whisper secrets before someone yelled, “Get off, I need to make a call!” And guess what? We lived.
The TV? One. In the living room. With three channels and a dial that clicked like a safe. And if Dad wanted to watch bowling, you were a fan of bowling, end of story.
Now there’s a flat screen in every room, the baby’s got an iPad, the dog’s got a camera, and everyone’s wondering why they can’t afford rent.
Because you’re living like rock stars on retail salaries, that’s why.
Grandpa wasn’t leasing Teslas or buying $12 smoothies called “Green Zen Awakening.” He drove a truck that coughed smoke, rattled like a storm, and smelled like oil and hard work.
They lived within their means. Whatever Grandpa brought home on Friday — that’s what they had. They weren’t keeping up with the Joneses; they were keeping the lights on.
So yeah, Grandpa bought a house on one salary. But he also didn’t have a gym membership, three delivery apps, and emotional support crystals on his nightstand. His only support system was Grandma, who told him to quit whining and mow the yard.
Nowadays, everyone’s broke, anxious, and “manifesting abundance” while ordering tacos on DoorDash for the fourth time this week.
It’s not the economy — it’s the lifestyle.
Wake up, turn off your subscriptions, make your own coffee, and maybe—just maybe—you’ll smell the truth.
Years ago, we made the determined choice to move away from convenience and comfort because we felt a desperation to apprehend what our hearts truly wanted. We didn’t know why nor had the language to explain it, but He kept calling, “Come away with me..." https://t.co/hr0Msfx36A
When I was Muslim, I used to ask Christians:
“If Jesus was really God, why did He eat, sleep, and bleed like us?”
And honestly, I used to ask it with pride like it was some unbeatable argument.
But later I realized something:
That question was not exposing Christianity.
It was exposing my misunderstanding of what kind of God Jesus claimed to be.
Because the real question is not:
“Why would God become weak?”
The real question is:
“What kind of God would willingly step into human suffering at all?”
Islam taught me about a God who was distant and untouchable.
But Christianity introduced me to a God who stepped into hunger, exhaustion, grief, pain, betrayal, blood, and suffering with us.
And suddenly His humanity stopped feeling like weakness to me.
It became proof of love.
If Jesus ate, it means He came close enough to experience hunger beside us.
If He slept, it means He embraced the exhaustion we carry.
If He bled, it means He did not stand above suffering watching us from a distance.
He entered it Himself.
Philippians 2 says Christ emptied Himself and took on flesh.
Not because He stopped being God, but because He wanted humanity to finally see what God is actually like.
And it turns out God is willing to suffer for the people He loves.
That changed everything for me.
Because every other religion demanded sacrifice from humanity.
Jesus became the sacrifice Himself.
And no prophet in history ever claimed that.
Have you ever wondered why God gave new names to certain people in scripture? Abram became Abraham. Sarai became Sarah. Simon became Peter, and Saul became Paul. Others received new names from the Father, as well. Do you know what your is? Read more...https://t.co/d2jeCYdu57
You know those punchlines, “You’re a not man unless...” These manhood memes can vary from being down right humorous to painfully humiliating. But one thing they all have in common. None of them are a true measure of a man. But what truly makes a man? https://t.co/l7TR4mOEKH
Whether it’s a parent at home or a teacher in the classroom, we’re continuously taught by one voice or another. The sum of all we’ve learned is manifested in the way we think and act today. Who's still teaching you? What are you learning? Read more... https://t.co/kEz75ldq9o
The World's troubled. But that’s nothing new, right? It’s always been troubled. For quite some time now, a mischievous pestilence has been poisoning the water we drink, the food we eat, & the air we breath. But I’m not speaking in the natural. Read more... https://t.co/92AIsjYEid
When you think of audacious people, what kinds of people come to mind? Thrill seekers? Protestors? Rebels without a cause? Yeshua was definitely one, and He kept everyone on their toes; always guessing, but not for the reasons you might think. Read more... https://t.co/Rm38wGgivE
As my relationship with the Father grows, so does how I read the Bible. Paul said, “When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child...When I became a man, I set aside childish ways.” So it is with unlocking the mysteries of His Word... https://t.co/uTSkrK5o3W
Jesus took a single vapor of breath, diminished by corruption, & changed it into a continuous, glorious respiring relationship with our Father. He made it possible for us to breathe again! Read more about this glorious respiration we're invited into. https://t.co/34ZlcZrhVn
The First was a living being, seeded with the Divine Breath. The Final was something other than. Greater than. Paul called Him a “life-giving spirit," the Mystery of the Age-the one who made it possible for us to breathe again! Read more... https://t.co/weGvIW9w6d
We spend way more time thinking and talking about food and drink then we do with our breathe. It gets almost no attention. But this second-natured exercise of living is one of the most significant gifts we’ve ever received. Read more here... https://t.co/vdTYp51Ypt
“Let us make mankind in our image.” What do you suppose He meant by “image”, & what of Himself was reflected in that image? Certainly, His limitless image can be found in Man, but it's far more complex to be contained in just one physical facsimile...https://t.co/iYpKE5l7CE
There are many things other people are involved in that don't aligned to our own path & purpose—according to the Father's calling for us. So how do you navigate the chaos & mystery of your path, all while journeying in this world with others? Read more... https://t.co/pPxNtaVnrt