Are you too adult? One can be you know. Did you forget to take some of the joy of childlike wonder and discovery? If those aren’t present in your adulthood then you forgot to include them in your move. Happy where you are? Realizing that adulthood does leave something to be desired – joy, fun! […]
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“So I, the prisoner for the Lord, appeal to you to live a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called [that is, to live a life that exhibits godly character, moral courage, personal integrity, and mature behavior—a life that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation],” Ephesians 4:1 “for He delivered
Back in 2014 I wrote this blog. It’s a subject that is never static and always growing or it atrophies. The following is that post but with revisions based on growing understandings. RelationshipWho is your God? How do you see Him? Is He far off or close at hand? Is He a judge ready to
A good example of an ‘after the fact’ is the word ‘could’da’ – often it means you knew ahead of time so it really was a should’ve. If we know – now – that we could’ve, then obviously it was a known option. I would also argue that it was a deliberate non-choice ‘cause you
Are we too quick to judge? Too slow? Are we too quick to say ‘you are wrong’? Too slow? What is our source of criticism… or is it condemnation? Do we stop and try to understand the what and Why the other person is trying to do or say? Or criticize them by our standards,
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Closed… perhaps a definition wouldn’t go amiss. In this context (and yes, I know I haven’t provided a context – I will) – this is more of a: if you aren’t defining words, especially big words, how I learned and understood them and it’s contrary to what you are saying – then you’re wrong! Context:
Do you understand what you are saying when you say you are a Christian?! You have just aligned yourself with Jesus and who He says He is. You are also His representative. Does what you say or do (or don’t do) reflect Him and His who/what/how? Or, is your representing only what you deem important?
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
“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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Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!