It is very difficult to look inward and be honest with yourself. Unfortunately, too often we like to believe what we want, to see the best in ourselves, and we miss what is clearly right smack dab in the middle. We may think our heart is in the right place. We may cling to our … Continue reading Dominated by the Flesh
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The Non-Weight Lifters
I love going to the gym as much as my schedule permits. The gym is my happy place. I put on some music and spend an hour trying to push my body. One thing that bothers me at the gym is when people sit at machines and do not exercise. The last time I was … Continue reading The Non-Weight Lifters
Divided Loyalty
Jesus said that we could not serve two masters (Matthew 6:24). We know it’s true. Time and time again we find ourselves with divided loyalty. The Holman Christian Standard Bible translates it as “an indecisive man… unstable in all his ways.” Other translations say “double-minded.” That wasn’t even a word until it appeared in the … Continue reading Divided Loyalty
Who Are You
Trying to figure out who you are is one of the hardest things to do in life. I remember when I was younger, it was a big question that would be bounced around in my head. Many people would ask what I had planned for my future. I remember the “are you going to college” … Continue reading Who Are You
Dry Hands
I have a very bad memory. I write everything down and I use technology to remind me of everything short of breathing. Many days I will find myself noticing my hands are dry. It is then I remember that I did not put lotion on my hands. I have lotion—lots of lotion. But it never … Continue reading Dry Hands
Labeled New
Recently my son had a problem with his gaming system. I decided to reveal my tech geek side and began to look deeper into the issue. I realized that the disc drive was malfunctioning and had another drive ordered. When it arrived, the sticker on the box said, “new.” I quickly learned that it was … Continue reading Labeled New
Align with Jesus
To align with someone is to give someone support. To align with someone is to take a side with, to agree with, to root for, to fit with someone. When I think of align I think of getting the car tires aligned. They have to be a particular way for the car to move properly. … Continue reading Align with Jesus
Disrupt and Confront
When you live your life for Jesus you will find that some people are not so eager to be supportive of you giving up your will for His will. There will be people who do not understand. There will be people who do not want to spend time with you. There will be people who … Continue reading Disrupt and Confront
Out in the Cold
This last winter was horrible. I remember being stuck out in the cold many days having to shovel and shovel some more. I remember once my kids locked me out too. I did not have my keys with me because I wasn’t leaving. I was simply shoveling the inches of snow that had once again … Continue reading Out in the Cold
Gold Calf Assistance
Providing gold calf assistance is not something we should strive to do in life, but sadly it happens very quickly. Every time I read Exodus 32, I get upset to see how fast Aaron was to lead the people to sin greatly without hesitation. We do not read of any attempt to sway the people. … Continue reading Gold Calf Assistance
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