Posts Tagged ‘Faith’
Deep Faith
I’ve been following Jesus since I was a kid. I sure didn’t know Him like I know Him now. I think when I was a kid, Jesus was more of an idea. As I’ve walked with Him for many years, my faith has grown much deeper and stronger. I’m not sure anything could shake my…
Read MoreFollowing Jesus
I have been a Christian since I was in third grade. I will say that when I became a Christian, I simply knew that I wanted to go to heaven when I died. You might say I became a Christian out of fear rather than choosing a life of following Jesus. I have learned many…
Read MoreChildlike Faith
I can still remember snippets from my childhood. I grew up in a small little unincorporated town in Kentucky. I am one of five children. My parents introduced me to Jesus when I was a child. I learned that He loved me by going to Sunday School and church. I also went to VBS every…
Read MoreUnder Control
I have learned over the years that there are lots of things beyond my control. I can’t control traffic. I can’t control the weather. I can’t control other people. When my children were small, I did have some level of control. I can’t control what makes others angry. I can’t always control when someone else…
Read MoreCompelled
I have been sold things that I didn’t need. I have had high pressure sales pitches and occasionally I’ve fallen prey to them. If you’ve ever been to a resort with time-share options and been through one of those “sales introductions”, then you know what I mean. They really apply the pressure until you say…
Read MoreFaith At Home
I grew up going to church and talking about God. My parents’ faith was real to them and they helped make it real to me. My grandmother (Mammie) also lived out her faith every day. Her faith in God was obvious to me and to others. I have some people “play the part” of having…
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