Cynicism places the cynic at the center seat of judgement with the self appointed authority to criticize and condemn. Nov 24, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
If in my life I fail completely to heed others, solely out of a desire to be 'devout' and to perform my 'religious duties', then my relationship with God will also grow arid. It becomes merely 'proper', but loveless. Nov 24, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
In the end, what will you fight for-- what got there first, what got there last or what has been there all along? Nov 24, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
Live in the wisdom of accepted tenderness. Tenderness awakens within the security of knowing we are thoroughly and sincerely liked by someone...Scripture suggests that the essence of the divine nature is compassion and that the heart of God is defined by tenderness. Nov 24, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
One by one, these disciples would infect the nations with grace. It wasn't a call to take the sword or the throne and force the world to bow. Rather, they were to live the contagious love of God, to woo the nations into a new future. Nov 24, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
The will of God is sweet tonight, altogether ‘good and acceptable and perfect.’ The considerate love of the Lord Jesus for us seems such a kind thing now. I know it has always been so, but somehow I didn’t see how wise it was when it didn’t seem kind… Remind me of this when I cannot regard His love as considerate some time. Nov 24, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
When I see God I see Beauty, I see Love, I see Joy, I see Peace and I see You. God loves us let us love one another. Nov 24, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
He flashed the warmest smile I'd ever seen, and my heart felt comforted. Maybe D.J. saw my insecurities, my fears. Maybe he knew God still had a lot of work to do in my life before I'd be good girlfriend material.Or maybe, just maybe, he saw beyond all that and simply wanted to flirt with the wedding coordinator instead of rehearse for the big night.I did my best to relax...and let him. Nov 24, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
When I lay these questions before God I get no answer. But a rather special sort of 'No answer.' It is not the locked door. It is more like a silent, certainly not uncompassionate, gaze. As though He shook His head not in refusal but waiving the question. Like, 'Peace, child; you don't understand. Nov 24, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
Remember, that choosing to stay on the ground is a choice to facilitate a relationship, to honor it. You don't play a game or color a picture with a child to show your superiority. Rather, you choose to limit yourself so as to facilitate and honor that relationship... It is not about winning and losing, but about love and respect. Nov 24, 2024 - Fabian Biese>