We all love breakthrough stories, but what do we do when we need a breakthrough for ourselves? While there is no formula, there are some basic principles in Scripture that we can embrace as we contend for breakthrough.
Read MoreSometimes God’s purposes for setting limits in our lives are obvious. But often, the purposes of limits aren’t readily apparent to us. They can seem illogical or counterintuitive. However, these mysterious limits create space for God to work in our lives and remind us of our ultimate dependence on Him
Read MoreThe biggest barrier to embracing limits is that some people will be more gifted or blessed than we are. If we’re not careful, this will open the door to envy — which can be tremendously destructive to ourselves and others. But through the parable for The Prodigal Son, Jesus invites us to become people who “rejoice with those who rejoice” as we recognise the depth of His love for us.
Read MoreSometimes God’s purposes for setting limits in our lives are obvious. But often, the purposes of limits aren’t readily apparent to us. They can seem illogical or counterintuitive. However, these mysterious limits create space for God to work in our lives and remind us of our ultimate dependence on Him
Read MoreThe world is chronically busy. Our attempts to fit in more and more activity have led to widespread exhaustion and burnout. Thankfully, this isn't how Jesus wants us to live. In fact, being a follower of Jesus often means learning to resist the frantic busyness of our culture and embracing the easy yoke of Jesus.
Read MoreWhile we naturally resist limits, we follow a Saviour who embraced limits more than anyone — subjecting Himself to the limitations of being human and dying on a cross. As His followers, we follow His example to embrace limits — not out of a harsh legalism, but because limits allow our relationship with Jesus to thrive.
Read MoreAll of us face limits in our lives: whether it’s a physical limit, a financial limit, or a limit in our talents and abilities. While our natural response to limits is to resist them and overcome them, what if limits are a gift to be embraced rather than a barrier to be overcome?
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