Peace and joy in Christ are not automatic when we are saved, and we can’t manufacture it through our own efforts. Earlier in my faith walk, I tried with all my might to do it that way and, of course, failed miserably. I thought the mansion and sports car would do it, but over time I […]
Peace and Joy are NOT Automatic for Christians? Read More »
Christians know from first-hand and painful experience all about the pervasive and destructive power of fear. They know it can have a dramatic impact on how we look at, and react to, the world. And they know it can only be vanquished through Christ. But there’s a healthy version—fear of the Lord—that allows us to
Insecurity is a form of FEAR produced by fixation on, and yielding to, our “perceived” shortcomings. Things like: “I am no good. I am incompetent. I am inferior to everyone.” That is what I call SITUATIONAL insecurity and, if unchecked, it will inevitably lead to GENERAL insecurity that pervades our very soul and never
Intense Focus On My Perceived Flaws Disrespected God Read More »
God made us to doubt ourselves and never doubt HIS TRUTH, but today we have that script playing in reverse! We are focused on ME, ME, ME and easily forget about the Lord’s divine plan for our life. Make no mistake, humility does not come easily. Our earthly desires scream out for the power and
The World Is Screaming ME! ME! ME! Read More »
We should pay attention to God, right? A quick take on that line is “of course.” But that is a superficial response because the word SHOULD often stands in for the word God would use–MUST. We must pay attention to God. And the best way to do that–I think the ONLY way—is to
SHOULD is Definitely NOT the same as MUST Read More »
A new dawn is stretching out in front of our mind’s cinema and most of us are “trying hard” and chasing something right now. It might be a long To-Do list. It might be success and material possessions. Or it might be God. But trying hard, “no matter what,” can be a blind alley with
I “Tried Hard” And Ended Up In A Blind Alley Read More »
If everything is predetermined and imposed, then all we would need to do is show up. Right? The concept of accounting for all of the challenges in life is antithetical to the idea of trusting God for everything. The negativity consumes us when we seek a predictable pathway with everything fully revealed like a big
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I have forgiven them, I promise! OK, fair enough…but then why are you still fighting the battle to be “right” or “make them pay” or to “get justice” as if they were sitting in a chair staring at you from across the room. As I rev today’s early morning motor, a warm burst of
I Will Make Them Pay For This, I Promise Read More »
We speak about 15,000 words every day and will always fall short of God’s standards along the way! It is inevitable that we will slip somewhere in the normal conversational flow of life. Rarely intentional, the offenders just tumble out of our mouth without even a thought of being wrong or hurtful. It’s a fact
I Spoke 15,087 Words Yesterday And Three Of Them Hurt Someone Read More »
It’s easy to let the FUTURE be something that we simply “wait for” and “let happen.” God says DON’T DO IT! This affects life in general and specifically our walk with Christ. It also comes into our work and career. However, it is not about us doing God’s work and architecting the future on
Whatever Happens In The Future Was Meant To Be Read More »
