“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God’s absolute faithfulness], stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us, [looking away from all that […]
Explain to me, if you can, why we always seem to focus on what we don’t have rather than what we do! Silly really. When we do this we don’t maximize what we have, only moan about what we don’t. And that gets us even further behind/removed from what we should be seeing and doing. Yes, our
You can place in the [ ] whoever – including yourself. However, how often have we heard this phrase spoken about someone we know, knew? How often would we hear it uttered about ourselves? And what does this say about who we are??? (And yes, I do realize I talk about our witness, multiple times… always
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Have you ever thought that where you are right now is not an accident? You are where you are, your world, for a reason. And yes – your actions (even lack of reason) played a role, but regardless of how you got to where you are… the Lord can use you – right where you are!
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Recently my niece shared the following post: “don’t die with your song still inside of you”. This comment captured my attention. It’s true, and, I believe, the definition of ‘regret’. More importantly… does (or how does) this describe you? Remember. you can change, you can sing your song (and not just quietly hum). The obvious
… perhaps wrapped in a mystery? And inside an enigma! I may be a conundrum!!!! Ever feel this way? It’s easier to come to grips with this (plight?) When you know the definitions of enigma and conundrum. Webster: conundrum “something hard to understand or explain.” [Well yes.] enigma “1. something hard to understand or explain 2.
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Actually… what’s the point of remembering the bad? And exactly how did the bad affect you? We’re you a better person because of it? Did you understand more? If the answers to those 2 questions is negative, then why hold on to those memories? Too often too many of us do two self-defeating actions: 1- we only
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Is this what you are seeking? Hunting for an escape from what is… or a rescue… or some refuge, even temporary? I would contend that this is the state all of us find ourselves in from time to time. So what answer for ourselves have we discovered? Or… do we try and stiff upper lip
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Current events: we will come out of this world-wide culture change and into… what? I’m not certain that we can expect the SOSO. Nor am I certain we want that. If not what was, then what will we create? Your return circumstances may not seem different from what was or… is it? Do you have a
I’m not sure change is ever instantaneous. I believe it takes work: commitment, diligence, patience, intentionally, understanding… and a great deal more. Repeating: it takes WORK, especially when you are trying to ‘improve’ you. And I’m convinced, at least for me, that it is never a ‘walk in the park’ and can be painful. BUT
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
