Do you realize that is a description of YOU? You know that you were wonderfully and fearfully made … that the God of the universe breathed the breath of life into you which means that He breathed some of Himself into you. Now the only question is – what are you doing with your earthly […]
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Have you ever been in a season where you felt that if it were possible to do the wrong thing or say the wrong thing (especially to the wrong person) that you were in this time? That it seems no matter what you are engaged in – it all goes plop? Do you feel like
There’s a charge that is often leveled against Christians: ‘They’re too heavenly minded to be of any earthly good.’ I believe that unless you are heavenly minded, you can’t be of any earthly good! Besides, the accusation sounds like patronizing claptrap. I suspect we need to know what the charge is referencing – what is
Interesting word that… how does it make you feel? Probably starting with a definition might help. I’m going to ignore, at least for the moment, the ‘universal’ definition or understanding about this word and look to scripture for a description, definition. Starting with Google first though – this is what ‘they’ say about the word.
I must admit I quite enjoy rabbit trails. These can be great fun and creative or an interesting ‘what if’, but they are or can be dangerous. I suspect that this is part of the charm. Fortunately, I have learned to be keenly aware of my path and not veer to far off of it
“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth [punishment that fits the offense].’ But I say to you, do not resist an evil person [who insults you or violates your rights]; but whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other toward him also
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“7 So submit to [the authority of] God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him] and he will flee from you. 8 Come close to God [with a contrite heart] and He will come close to you.” [James 4: 7-8a] Resist doesn’t automatically mean you come close. But duly note that both require YOU to
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Are you the son who when asked by his Father to do something says ‘no’. Or the son who readily agrees to do what is asked? Now the rest of the story… the first son, for whatever his reason, repents and does what his Father asks. The second son does not (never intended to?). How
Been there? I have … more than once and I do not like that place. Even worse – I don’t like me when I’m there. It’s a place in which I can’t find peace and worse – joy. It’s not depression, it’s not dissatisfaction but the depth is so deep that you can’t see the
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Are you a ‘Do all things’ and ‘More than a conqueror’ Christian? “I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!