Clear Distinction

There are times when the right thing is not as clear to me as at other times. When that happens, it takes me a bit more time to discern the course of action that is best. In many other circumstances, the right is crystal clear and easy to make.   I have learned to seek the…

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Foolish

I have made my share of foolish mistakes throughout my life. I often wish I could get some “do-overs” to undo those mistakes. Unfortunately, I can’t change my past. I can only change today. My changes today immediately become my past and they will also affect my future. I have always thought it was wise…

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Trust – Rejoice – Sing

I try to start every day with the Lord in His Word. This one activity has done more to help me grow in my faith, than anything I have ever done.  I went to Bible College. I served as a youth pastor for 20 years. I have delivered messages to the church. I have officiated…

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Promises

I have heard promises. I have made promises. A promise is a declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or that a particular thing will happen.  If I believe a promise, I expect that things will go as promised. The issue comes when something is promised but not delivered. I have been…

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Accountable

I’ve been held accountable for my actions for my whole life. I have been watching this show called “North Woods Law” where the game wardens of Maine, hold hunters accountable for obeying the law.  I purchase a license when I hunt or fish. There are rules in our society on multiple levels that I’m held…

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Punishment

I used to hate it when my parents would send me to my room because I was about to receive punishment that I deserved for something I had just done. The time between being sent to my room and waiting for the spanking (aka whoopin’) was pretty miserable. I needed some firm boundaries as a…

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