There is a specific kind of paralyzing fear that takes hold when we are forced to let go of what we love most. Sometimes it is a relationship, a sense of safety, or plans we’ve built our identity around. Other times, it is something more subtle but equally gripping: the story others have constructed about us—a narrative we did not write, cannot control, and yet feel trapped inside. Releasing these attachments can feel like a kind of death, because a part of us believes our survival depends on holding them together. The story of the mother of Moses (upon him Read More …
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Praise is for God Alone
When we praise other people, we become blind supporters of human beings who are not perfect. There’s nothing wrong with thanking people, and we should express our gratitude to others. But praise belongs to God, as perfection is His alone.