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Writer's pictureAmber Thiessen

Mosaic (Oct 18)



"Without his love as our source, we are unequipped to love anyone well. Without his love as our ultimate satisfaction, we have a long road of disillusionment ahead." (Amy DiMarcangelo)

As we navigate our relationships and desires, it's easy to lose sight of the true source of love and fulfillment. Our sinful nature pushes us to prioritize self—what I want to do, how I want to spend my time. But without God's love as our foundation, our efforts to love others—whether in marriage, with our children, or in friendships—will fall short. Only His love equips us to care deeply and forgive freely, because our ultimate satisfaction is found in Christ.


Today, let’s rest in the truth that we can love well because God loves us perfectly.


Grace & Peace,

Amber


Content: This Week…

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On the Blog




In Articles 

Why Do Bodies Break? | Erin Quillen (Chasing Sacred)

I’ve been nursing a sore knee and spending more than I’d like on KT tape. While this injury isn’t life-altering, it’s made me reflect on the bigger question: Why do our bodies break? In John 9, we see Jesus' interaction with the blind man, where He doesn’t downplay the suffering but reveals how God uses it for His glory. She unpacks this powerful encouragement, so keep reading.


In this insightful article, Trevin Wax breaks down some common reasons why people who once followed Christ may turn away from their faith. He reminds us that while it’s easy to focus on one issue, the reality is more complex, reflecting the depth of our human experience. It’s a thought-provoking piece that encourages us to think about others in a more wholistic way.


"In the past week, I’ve listened to a podcast about a blueberry producer, a mac and cheese restauranteur, and a sock merchant. I found all of them strangely satisfying.

When we do good work, we’re imitating God who, as Tim Keller put it, “made the world not as a warrior digs a trench but as a craftsman makes a masterpiece.” Feeling pretty inspired after reading this...and a little curious to go check out that mac and cheese restaurant...😋


The blog graphic was the perfect fit to this article! 😂 I'm closely covenanted with someone who may struggle with these tendencies even more than I do, so it really resonated. Cheryl’s section on "Fight the Temptation to Phari-Size" stood out, reminding us how Jesus spoke out against the Pharisees' obsession with man-made rules. She ends with some practical takeaways that we can all learn from.


"Sister, I wish I could say that you will never fall prey to the sin of comparison, but sometimes you will. There will be times when your eyes shift to another who has more, or has done more, than you. In those moments, I pray that Jesus will redirect your gaze upward."


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