Cycle of Sin

I am certainly not a perfect person. I do try to live according to God’s plan and God’s will for my life, but I’m definitely not perfect. I fail miserably at times and I get frustrated with myself. I know what the right thing is to do, I just don’t do it at times.  I…

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Encouragement

It is fairly easy to become discouraged. There are lots of “negative Nellies” and naysayers to make noise in our culture. It is easy to join the band of people who think negatively and speak negatively. It takes work to be positive and think positive. As a follower of Jesus, I feel compelled to lean…

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Working Out My Faith

I am an unashamed follower of Christ. I am certainly NOT perfect. I wish I could say that I don’t sin. I wish I could say I would not sin even today. I still have a lot of growing to do in my faith. I’m a bit farther along in the journey that even a…

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The Spirit of The Law

There are times where the letter of the law overtakes the “spirit of the law” or the intent. I’ve watched as lawmakers pass a new law intended to provide protection of people when the new law, unintentionally causes harm to others.  There are laws that are hard and strict. There are other laws that are…

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Restored Perspective

Life itself sometimes distorts my perspective. In fact, my perspective is often a bit in flux due to circumstances beyond my control.  I think perspective should be an anchor point. I see the Lord as the One Who consistently gives me perspective. If I can see things through His eyes, there is a grounded perspective.…

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Heaven Is Disturbed

This word disturbed means agitated, distressed or disrupted. There are times that I’m deeply disturbed by the behavior of others. I’m also disappointed and confused. Disturbed carries with it a deeper and more profound level. As I’ve been journeying through the history of Israel and Judah, I see such disrespect for the Lord with one…

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