I would argue that the biggest burden we try and carry is one that we don’t need to. That burden is identified and is two-fold: unconfessed sin and accepting forgiveness for confessed sin. There are a number of scriptures that speak to this, among them: 1 Peter 5:6-7, Psalms 55:22, 34:15, etc. “If you hide […]
Perhaps a bit of a ‘duh’ but understanding is based in learnings. The next ‘duh’ is that this is never one and done, it is always a continuous discovery, thus in layers. You do appreciate that when it comes to the essential and eternal, you never learn and understand everything about (fill in the blank)
is not the same as a Zest for Living. A zest for life is far more impersonal, abstracted than a zest for living. The latter requires, demands an involvement. A zest for living invites you in and then consumes any pretense or falsifying of who you are. But then, that’s my romantic definition. However, it
I don’t know how many times I’ve said this, written about it, or implied that Everything that is of major importance in life is a process! Nothing is instantaneous… and when it comes to essential issues, it probably is never ending too. Experience suggests that whatever the major issue is.. it is either atrophying or
These are Jesus words in John. However, they are not our excuse or license for bad behavior – not a glee that it will never be ‘my fault’, a ‘not my problem’. But also it isn’t a way to shift our responsibility. If we stop a moment and think, then it would be obvious that
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Duh. I finally have seen the obvious. All, as in A-L-L, my writing is talking about relationships. Especially our relationship with the Lord. In some way on some level my primary writing context is always our relationship with the Lord. I realized this and began writing about it again. But… what could possibly be more
Cons? How can there possibly be cons?!!! Cons, in my world of definitions, are: 1. Salvation is not explained, not a focus, and the invitation is never issued 2. The Word is not preached 3. Liberal perspectives are embraced and form the foundation for teachings and actions 4. Discipleship is not
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How do you respond to tests? Actually, can one ever ‘enjoy’ being tested? But they are inevitable… aren’t they. However, can you identify when what you are experiencing IS a test v. from your own missteps or (fill in the blank)? Tests are a separate category all to themselves. Tests by definition are designed to
Character is a given. We all have one. WHAT it is is our gift to the world… or not. But without doubt it is us who create our character. Actually, Webster gives a great deal of space to the word. “one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual; the complex of
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No such thing when it comes to your sins. There is never a little sin or sinning just a little. And don’t get me started on ‘just a little white lie…’ There is absolutely nothing ‘little; about a lie. A lie is a lie – period! Just as Sin is killing. And attempting to cover
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Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!