To love others as Jesus commands, we must also love ourselves. God made us in His image, emotions and all. When we suppress pain or reject ourselves, we block His healing love. Receiving God’s love allows us to embrace who we are and extend love to others.

God delights in those who trust His unfailing love—even when surrender feels like loss. Letting go of our children isn't easy, but His presence meets us in the release. He is faithful, even when we’re afraid. He carries what we can’t hold. And in that, He delights in us.

Returning to the Psalms has opened my eyes to the beauty of God’s law, not as a list of rules, but as a loving guide to a full and joyful life. What once felt restrictive now feels like an invitation into freedom, rest, and wholeness. Following Jesus isn’t about earning rewards; it’s about learning to live well.

Feeling worthy is a symptom of early childhood rejection. Read about how God sees you as worthy.

The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation, written by Jim Wilder and Michel...