Posts Tagged ‘forgiveness’
Punishment Then Restoration
I remember as a kid being punished by my parents. I remember spankings when I had really screwed up. I also remember being sent to my room prior to my punishment and then the old “disappointed in you” talk. That was sometimes more painful than the “board of education applied to the seat of understanding”!…
Read MoreHealing & Restoration
I’ve known people who have been in major car accidents and have multiple bone fractures and lacerations that put them in the hospital for several weeks or months. They and their doctors often have to make decisions about which injury is the priority. On the other hand, some small wounds appear to heal overnight. A…
Read MoreHeart Change
I know that the only thing we can count on as constant is change. My life is constantly changing. I actually like growing, although I’m not as excited about change in my body as I age! I am a bit slower than I once was, but I feel like my mind is still growing as…
Read MoreOwn It
I do not consider myself a wealthy guy. I do not own massive amounts of possessions. I am thankful to own my own home and the vehicles that I drive. I am thankful for the many blessings I’ve received over the years. I do not believe that joy comes from owning things. I do believe…
Read MoreMy Problem
I’ve actually got more than one problem. If you see me out and about, I act normal. I have multiple problems. The biggest problem is that I’m a sinner, not a saint. I may, at times, appear to be a saint, but I’m really not. If there is anything good in me, it’s because of…
Read MoreFake ID
I hear stories all the time of people who have made a fake ID. This is usually done by people who are under-age and want to purchase alcohol. There are also people who create fake ID’s because they are trying to escape something in their past. Isaiah reminded me this morning that I can fake…
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