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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THOUGHT FOR TODAYWe are always stewards of our own lives. We have free will which means WE choose our who, what, when, where, and how’s of our day… and by extension – our lives. I think that one of the first things we need to do, is remember that we never save anyone. That’s really
Prior to, at the point of acceptance, and continuing – ‘they’ are always talking about a personal relationship with the Lord. I really love that concept … BUT no one ever says what ‘personal’ means: what it looks like, how it feels, what the expectations are, HOW you do this, etc. Do you believe a
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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:
JESUS Some call Him Master… so do I. Some call Him Savior… so do I. Some call Him Lord… so do I. His name is – JESUS. As the song says… ‘There’s just something about that name… Master, Savior…. Jesus, like the fragrance after the rain.” Is that what you think when you hear –
Who’s in charge of your boundaries and limits? Are you? If you are a Christian, is it the Word? Does your job place limits on you? How about your family? Maybe those boundaries and limits are impacted (determined) by your income, your education or training or experience? How about your character? The people you associate
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
Question #1. Do you want to build a relationship with the Lord? Not… should I, could I but… want. Actually, this is the first question. Because if you don’t want to – you won’t.#2. Do you think the Lord wants to build a relationship with you? How do you know He does or doesn’t?#3. How
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One of the greatest gifts- reconciliation. Let me try and put this into a context. If God was only God and man being man how can the two communicate? Why would they since God is Creator and man is the creation. God is perfect and man isn’t even close to being perfect. God is omni
I can’t listen and talk at the same time. I really don’t believe anyone can… except for that small percentage that can because they’re only listening to themselves. These people genuinely love to hear the sound of their own voice, though they would vociferously deny this. The ‘proof; is that sometimes their response has nothing
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!