Posts Tagged ‘surrender’
Accept & Reject
These two words seem to be polar opposites. Unfortunately, they go together quite often. I’m a guilty party in this too. For example, I accept the laws of the land, and I obey most of them. There are some that I accept, but then reject by how I live. I’m aware of the speed laws…
Read MoreCaptive
When I think of the word captive, I think of prisoner of war or a kidnapped victim. I don’t think positively of captivity or being held captive. I have read horror stories of people in captivity. Being captive is not usually a positive experience. The Apostle Paul talks about being held captive by the…
Read MoreEncourage, Inspire & Motivate
I have been a follower of the Lord since 3rd grade, if I was 7 years old, then I’m coming up on 50 years of walking with the Lord at some level. I grew up in a home where going to church wasn’t an option. I remember hearing the stories of Jesus and how…
Read MoreI Give Up My Rights
There are many rights afforded me as an American citizen. The United States Bill of Rights guarantees all its citizens certain rights under that constitution. I am still amazed at this document that became the foundation and the very spirit of our democracy. We have lots of freedom under that law, but with that freedom…
Read MoreDeclaration of Dependence
I am grateful to have been born in the United States of America. I have been a patriotic person since I was a young kid. My grandfather (Pappy) served in World War II and what little I knew about all of that, I was thankful for the freedom we enjoy in this country. I’ve learned…
Read MorePretend Worship
I’ve used the phrase: “Fake it till you make it”. I confess that I’ve pretended to worship before, because I was supposed to worship. I’ve pretended because others were watching. It’s been several years, but I have since learned the value of being genuine before the Lord. I have learned that He knows my heart…
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