Posts Tagged ‘Grace’
Reminded
I need to be reminded quite often. I think the older I get the more reminding that I need. I have some reminders set on my phone. I have reminders posted on my desk. I have reminders in my truck. The reason I need reminders is because of my forgetfulness. I even need reminders of…
Read MoreGenuine Respect
I really wish that we had more genuine respect for one another in our world today. Our nation is divided into ideological camps and it feels like there is general hatred toward people who don’t agree. I’ve seen this behavior in people from all walks of life. I’m not sure how we slip this far…
Read MoreGood Grace
I can’t remember the time I first time I understood the grace of God. I know it was when I knew that I needed grace. The more I read the Word of God and study the life of Jesus, the One and only Son of God, I realize how sinful and imperfect I am. As…
Read MoreAccountable
I believe everyone is accountable to someone. For example, we are all accountable to the laws of the land. We are accountable to drive a certain speed in certain zones. We are accountable to how we treat one another. I can just walk up to a guy who is being a jerk and punch him…
Read MoreRock Bottom
I’m not sure that I’ve ever hit “rock bottom”, but I’m confident that I’ve been close before. I see “rock bottom” as the lowest point that I could sink too. I see “rock bottom” as a place of desperation, struggle and often pain. When I think of my “rock bottom” and then I reflect on…
Read MoreFraudulent
This is a very strong word. It involves heavy deception and dishonesty. It is a word that is often connected with illegal behavior. I would like to connect with a spiritual journey. Over the years, I’ve seen people in very visible positions as church leaders fall through deception and dishonesty. It’s way too easy for…
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