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A Heart That Acquires, An Ear That Seeks (Proverbs 18:15) The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,  for the ears of the wise seek it out. Proverbs 18:15 Proverbs 18:15 presents learning as an intentional pursuit. The discerning heart does not wait passively; it acquires knowledge. The wise do not assume they already know enough; they seek and listen. Learning, then, is not merely an activity of the mind, but a posture of humility, openness, and readiness to be shaped. Learning as Worship: Loving God With the Mind In Christ, learning becomes an expression of worship. To love God with our minds is not limited to formal academic study or careful thinking, though these have their place. It also includes mentoring, lived experience, practice, reflection, and shared life together. Learning, in this sense, is open to everyone—not restricted by age, background, or perceived ability, nor confined to a single season of life. My own relationship with learning has grown over time—first ...

This post started out as something I thought would be about staying strong, holding on, and pushing through when life is hard. But somewhere along the way, it became something else. Less about endurance, and more about what it means to lean in when strength runs out. Less about standing firm, and more about being held. What follows is not a reflection on having the answers, but on staying present. On pain, grief, rest, and worship and on coming close to God. Painting by Tonya Mitchell Revealed to the Humble Before Jesus speaks the familiar and much‑loved invitation of Matthew 11:28, there is a quiet, revealing moment. In verses 25 to 27, Jesus speaks about how the Father chooses to make himself known, not to the self‑assured or those who appear strong, but to the humble. To those who come like infants. Infants come with need. They do not carry themselves; they are carried. They lean in not because they understand what is happening, but because they depend on someone els...