Posts Tagged ‘daily journey’
Simple & Deep Faith
I have been a follower of Jesus since I was a kid. Back then, I was leaning into my parents and grand parents’ faith. When I was in college, I began to own my faith. I wanted to honor the Lord. That was over 40 years ago. My relationship with the Lord has been growing…
Read MoreAll In
These two words have multiple applications. I first heard them when someone was playing cards and they felt confident that the cards they were holding would win and the put all their chips in. I recently heard these words in reference to following the Lord. I do want to be fully committed, all in, when…
Read MoreFair Weather Follower
My wife and I went to the Braves game in Atlanta with some young friends last Friday and had a blast. I realized that I’ve become a “fair weather follower” of the Braves. I knew only one or two players on the team. I don’t own a Braves shirt. I did wear a dark blue…
Read MoreSelf-Pity
Self-pity is not an attractive trait and sometimes it’s really hard to push away from such a strong emotion or sentiment. When it seems like the whole world is crashing in around me it’s tough to keep my head up. In my journey with the Lord I’ve learned that no one else can “pity”…
Read MorePetition
This word has a couple of different meanings. If I sign a petition with lots of other people, I’m trying to get those in authority to listen to the voice of many. The other meaning is to appeal or request that is made to someone in authority. The person making the request doesn’t necessarily deserve…
Read MorePatience & Trust
These are two words that aren’t always together. Neither one is a “strong suit” of mine. I have never been known for my patience, but I’m still learning and growing. My trust in the Lord has grown a lot in recent years. There have been times that I’ve felt like I had no choice but…
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