Posts Tagged ‘obey’
Faithful First
There are many distractions and temptations in our culture that can take my eyes off the Lord. I sometimes think I can do things in my own strength and with my own talent, but the Lord can always do much more with what “little” I have. I’m learning every day to be faithful to…
Read MoreThe One True God
I grew up hearing stories from the Bible in Sunday School and church. I remember my family following the Lord. I had multiple conversations with my Mammie, who had a strong impact on the formation of my faith. My parents lived out their faith daily as well. I remember some of the Sunday School teachers…
Read MoreSimple Obedience
I still remember some of my teen years when I thought I was smarter than everyone else. Looking back now I can see how foolish I was to think that. I remember once while in college I got my Grandpa (aka Pappy) a card that said: “the older I get Grandpa, the smarter you get”!…
Read MoreRebellion & Arrogance
These two words often accompany one another. These are two words that I don’t want to ever be compared to in the Presence of God. In following the Lord it is not a diplomatic pursuit. The Lord wants to be number 1 in every area of my life. He doesn’t want to be second. I’ve…
Read MoreObedience Protocol
The Lord still speaks through His Word straight to me. I’m not always an avid listener. He also speaks through circumstances, songs on the radio, other people and a ton of other ways. My spiritual hearing needs to improve. There have been times when I feel like the Lord needs a 2X4 to smack…
Read MoreRespect & Obedience
I think that these two principles were instilled into me at a very young age. I respected my parents out of love and fear. They made the boundaries quite clear and if I stepped outside the boundaries I was punished. I believe respect is a fundamental human trait. I believe the Lord wired us with…
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