Posts Tagged ‘truth’
Refuge
I think of refuge as a place of protection and safety. I often think of my home as a place of refuge. I can relax at home. I can rest at home. When I’m at home with those closest to me, I can rest and relax. I don’t feel as accessible when I’m home. In…
Read MoreSacred vs. Common
There are lots of things in our culture that used to be sacred but is now common. There used to be subjects that were never discussed in public that are not part of our common conversations when the subject comes up. I feel like if I were to give examples, I might be invading the…
Read MoreBlessed Deceit
I can get really frustrated when someone willfully lies to me. Trust is broken and it’s really hard to trust that person ever again. I really struggle with forgiveness of people who are not repentant of lies and deceit. I remember having a conversation with my children when they were small, I can handle you…
Read MoreBoth Sides of My Mouth
I’ve talked out of both sides of my mouth before and most people I know have as well. Sometimes it’s deliberate and at other times, I’ve just changed my mind after making a statement to the contrary. This can also be labeled as lying. The longer I’ve walked with the Lord, the easier it is…
Read MoreTruth Instructions
I recently heard someone say that there are many versions of the truth. My internal alarms went off. I can’t remember where I heard it from, but I’m confident that it may have been related to politics. I’ve also heard people say that “there’s the truth, but then there are other peoples ‘version’ of the…
Read MoreDesperation Prayer
I have been in places where I prayed to the Lord in deep desperation. It is not a pleasant place to be. In those times, I realize just how dependent upon the Lord I really am. I don’t always pray desperate prayers when things are good. I am learning that I should live in a…
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