The tendency is always to blame someone else. Finger pointing. Blame God. Blame anyone but ourselves. It’s another escape for us. We really don’t want to give up that sin….the one that we own, that is our personal, private life. We have good intentions but we give way to temptation (it’s no big deal – […]
Connect With Your Inner Self
Who are we really? Is it what we present to the world – or is there a different person inside of my mind, body and soul? Knowing who we truly are is critical to feeling our worth. God runs an adoption agency for His Kingdom down here. We believers are adopted by God as His […]
How Are Your New Year’s Resolutions Coming Along?
They usually involve things you know you need but have a hard time starting. Lose weight. Get more rest. Clean out your garage. What about spiritual resolutions? Like me, have you fallen behind in your faith? Doubting God? Losing confidence in your ability to become a better person? Experts say it’s better to start a […]
Who Are You Listening To?
Everyone has an opinion. Some share them even when they aren’t asked. Others have them deep inside and they have to be drawn out. Some follow the mob’s views, others have their own personal thoughts. Choose carefully to whom you listen. What is the fruit of their life? Are they someone to emulate? Are they […]
Practicing Love
Love is one of the hardest words to define. It involves both mind and body. We feel the emotion through our senses, but is that love or infatuation? Love is also a decision…a commitment to another, especially in something as difficult as a marriage where two people with differing views on many things must learn […]
Enjoying Discipline
What is a successful person? Is it measured by financial gain? Prestige of position? If you ask this question, most will have a varied answer. What makes a good person? One who is perfect? Someone who is humble and kind? These are two similar but different outcomes? As the world sees it, money and power […]
Habits – Good And Bad
There’s a great country song with the words, “Always be humble and kind” two great habits to foster. Many of my habits have stuck around too long. Why is that? Pride is the opposite of humility and that can hinder effective learning. Thankfulness is another habit that can carry us forward a long way. One […]
Been There, Done That
Experience is the best teacher – as long as we try to correct our mistakes. The world, including our past enemies and pain that we encountered, can help us navigate the tight spots we will encounter in the future. As human beings, God gave us both emotions and the ability to reason – far better […]
No Trespassing!
The Lord’s Prayer includes the familiar line “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” The two action participles go together. We can ask for others’, or God’s, forgiveness for our sins. We need to offer the same to those who have hurt us in some way. Otherwise the mental stress […]
Don’t Let Them Fool You!
Who are your true friends? It’s sometimes hard to break the habit of hanging out with the same old “friends”. Unless they lift us up in good times and bad, we should not continue to invest ourselves in them. God’s plan for our lives probably doesn’t have them at the forefront. He wants us to […]
