Scripture tells us to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness… and “all these things will be added”. Ignoring for a moment ‘all these things’ – exactly what and where is the Kingdom and how do we seek it? This is far from an idle question. And in the searching I tend to think that […]
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I was sitting in the (eye) doctor’s chair waiting for him to return for the end of the annual exam. Somehow my mind wandered to age and old… probably because my glasses were going to be changed. Are you old? You do realize, of course, that old is defined by the individual. I’ve met people
What controls you… do you know? Perhaps I should have said – what motivates you? Motivate is a much better sounding word than ‘control’. However, I would argue that if you don’t know why you do and don’t do (fill in the blank), then control is a better description. ‘Conscious’ is closer to describing your
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Have you ever thought about how many times in scripture we read the words, ‘I will’ from the Lord. Another example, there are 365 verses that say – ‘do not fear’. Incredible – one for each day. If we would only read one verse a day, how would we look on our days and lives?
I’m fond of saying, ‘you can only do… what you can do’. Have no idea where this phrase originated, but it IS true. Yes? There’s also the, ‘it is what it is’ comment or response. If I use these 2 phrases then why do I have such problems applying this philosophy? Because it really is
is that they do happen.” This was a line spoken by the lead character in one of my favorite British programs, Father Brown. It’s true you know. Miracles do happen… it’s just that we don’t always see with our spiritual eyes, only with our physical. Too often we really don’t realize what has happened and
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This is a ‘who’ not a ‘what’ question. Do YOU know WHO you believe in? Do you know why? Believing involves so many aspects , ‘categories’, and components that it can be difficult at times really understanding who we believe in and why? How do you choose/decide who you believe in? Do you look at
“Only a real risk tests the reality of a belief” C. S. LewisHow do you respond to ‘risk(s)’? Do you flee from them as fast and as far as you can at the mere mention of a potential issue… even before you have confirmed there is a risk? Do you ‘stand and take your
I often think that Paul is the most misquoted and misinterpreted writer in scripture. He has been labeled a misogynist by many women who suffered from men who have attempted to put them down ‘piously’ by misquoting or misunderstanding the context of Paul’s words. The women haven’t advanced their ‘case’ either by doing precisely the
Do you ‘like’ structure? Whose? Do you place your own structure for yourself or allow others to place structure on you? No choice? Of course there’s choice! Point is if you allow others to place the structure, who do you trust to have your best interests in mine when providing it? And when I said
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
