When Trust Feels Like a Bad Investment

If trust is hard for you, you’re not alone. If you’ve been hurt, if you’ve felt abandoned, if trusting feels more like a liability than a virtue—I get it. Believe me, I do. But the alternative is a life where we hold everything at arm’s length. It’s a life where we never experience deep connection, intimacy, love or grace because we’re too afraid of losing them.

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Jesus Was Bad at Self-Promotion (And That’s a Good Thing)

Jesus, buddy, we need to work on your brand recognition. The healings are great—love the blind-seeing bit—but could we get a few more testimonials? Maybe a strategic partnership with the Pharisees? No? Okay, how about some merch? A ‘Blessed Are the Peacemakers’ tote bag? A ‘Salt & Light’ influencer course? At the very least, please stop actively discouraging people from sharing your message.

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Happy New Year – 2025

Spiritual disciplines are time-tested ways to welcome God’s work in us. This is true for your life, for our church and for the world. This year, resolve to pray, participate and persevere. Trust that God is working, even when the path ahead feels unclear.

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