Do we really mean that? Are we really asking that the Lord’s will be done? This question is asked to Christians, especially praying Christians. Regardless of the need in the prayer… do we ask that His will be done? Or do we mean ours? Actually, I was brought up a bit short today when I […]
Every once in awhile I tend to stop and assess. The focus of this particular assessment is the Blog’s activity. Most all of my writing has take place in the context of this blog. Books were birthed here, other devotional opportunities were birthed here, etc. At this point I’m moving toward 2000 separate posts –
Is that actually a word? You have to admit that it is descriptive… So, do you? Actually, do you understand what this means? In my world it’s that last step before full blown coveting. This is supposedly a ‘lesser’ sin.(rabbit trail: can sins be considered in stages – are there really lesser sins? Perhaps of
“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” — James 4:8 How much plainer can the Father make it clear to us all that He loves us and wants to walk with us? The other side to this is how we answer His call. Do we draw near? Do we keep Him
Do you know what you mean when you use the word? Is it a vague, ‘universal’- everyone knows the definition – approach? Because I can guarantee you that the varieties of uses and expressions are innumerable. We have a vast array of ‘everyone knows’ words that are far from having the same definition and application.
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Paul tells us: “I have fought the good and worthy and noble fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith [firmly guarding the gospel against error]. In the future there is reserved for me the [victor’s] crown of righteousness [for being right with God and doing right], which the Lord, the righteous
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Have you met the Lord? Do you know Him? Have you allowed Him into your life so that you do live a changed life? Let’s be honest with ourselves, not many of us have the ability to change… at least not graciously. I know people who will studiously avoid change – even when it’s to
Have you ever asked yourself… what are the requirements I need to ‘possess’ in order to be of any use, any value to the Lord? I have – many, many times. Somehow I suspect we all have to have minimum requirements before we can be of any use. That’s my belief… not sure you would
What does this day mean for you? Do you recognize the significance? Or do you get caught up in all the attendant activities associated with the day? Are your memories warm and fulsome? Or sad and empty? Is the day focused on the reason for the day – Jesus? Or that jolly Santa? Both? There’s
That’s a question – do you know? We all have times of sadness, but also joy; pain, but also healing; confusion, but also confidence, deserts, but also times of learnings and good works. We have multiple kinds of seasons. Do you sense, know them when you are experiencing them? Mostly, do you learn as well
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Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
