Posts Tagged ‘forgiveness’
Disobey – Desperate – Despair
When I read the Word of God and the account of the people of Israel – God’s chosen people, it feels like a badly written movie. The people disobey; then they get desperate; then despair sets in. This cycle seems to repeat quite often. If I personally reflect on my journey with the Lord, it…
Read MoreLooks Can Be Deceiving
I have noticed that people who “seem” to have it all together really don’t. They often just have different struggles going on and few people know about them. I know what it’s like to “fake it until you make it”. I have been there and done that. I firmly believe that everyone will experience struggles,…
Read MoreHearing Test
I had a hearing test a few years ago and I learned that I have some hearing loss. This is no surprise to my wife and kids. I failed the mosquito ringtone test several years ago. I have to confess that I listened to my music sort of loud. I also played music with floor…
Read MoreOverwhelmed By Grace
I remember hearing the word “grace” when I was a kid. I think it was something we said over our food. Later in my life I came face to face with my need for grace. I learned what it really was. For several years of my life, I thought I could be good enough to…
Read MoreReverent Fear
I remember growing up straight scared of God. I felt like He would destroy me like squashing an ant. I was very afraid of hell. I had the fear of God instilled in me for sure. It was until my freshman year of college that I had a strong faith in God. Fear is a…
Read MoreRepent Often
I looked up the word repent for a simple definition and found that it means to feel sorry and regretful for past actions or behavior. I realize that to repent is action oriented. It is not a passive place. If I repent, it is in response to noticing my sin, my misstep, my selfish behavior…
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