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Sin is tricky… literally. The problem with it is that it also makes us believe that it’s not sin. It plays tricks. A two-faced, or sometimes more, bad “habit” that, because of its many faces, is able to fit into almost any area of life unnoticed. For instance, there’s the, “I’ve got no problems sin”, …
There’s Yours, and then their’s. Like a sweet solace in all the madness…. There’s Yours, and then their’s. Reaching, mounds of love and gladness… There’s Your’s, and then their’s… And then Your’s again. Your voice is like the creamiest peanut butter cup, wrapped in silk poured out from a cup Deep, warm, rich, inviting every …
The Bible tells us the story of Moses, who was brought into the home of Pharoah as a baby, and had favor during that time. So much so that Moses was able to begin and fulfill an exodus of great measure. It also tells us that the Apostle Paul had favor with King Aggripa and …
(An Ode to the MVA) What I thought I was looking for, I have not found… at camp. In my search, I’ve found two or three glances, one long stare, while at camp. Was that a knock I heard? I think it was… a little longer I’ll be at camp. Today, I think I’ll go …
Today is celebrated for many as the Hindu holiday, Diwali. It is said to be a holiday that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. This theme of good over evil is always an exciting theme. We love to see this in movies (for adults) and kids storybooks alike. Especially when it’s the story of …
Voting… like giving… is not required. And those who say it is have bought the lie. The lie that by this act, we actually have a choice, a say. But when we place our ballot into that box, like placing an offering into a plate, the initiation of the lie persists. It’s the lie that …
Being set apart…. Just the idea of this brings meaning or rather value to a person’s existence. Think about being described that way. Not quite like “the others.” There’s something special about this one. It’s surely something everyone strives for. Have you noticed that what might set apart one person from another is the thing that …
Have you ever gotten to the point where you’ve asked your kids: “what should I make for breakfast?” I’m usually at that point about three times a week. This week my youngest suggested that I make pancakes. Good idea! But how can I beef up those cakes I’m making with a pancake mix for ultimate …
Reason: the mental powers concerned with forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences.. We often need “reason” for… everything. (Things occur, and then we understand them, and then we grow.) While we may not need a reason, for example, to buy something for our spouse, we do need a reason for… becoming a better spouse. What are the …
Imagine an empty glass… It is the famous glass that has a capacity of being half full or half empty. We’ve all heard the question about whether we see the glass half full or half empty…. This being a way to determine whether we are optimists or pessimists. But what about the other half of …
What do you think of when you think of provision? Is it one person taking care of another person… Maybe some thing, any thing, being taken care of? Perhaps you think of a sort of preparedness or readiness. In reality, there are two ways to look at provision: One is to provide a need for, such as food or …
We all have had moments when we lack confidence. As new parents, starting a new job, building a business, or simply anytime we’ve ever had to undertake a new project. Whether we are not quite equipped or more than ready. Maybe we need to present something publicly without knowing what to say or simply…show up …
