Our willingness to repent is an indicator of openness to acknowledge something is wrong and a change is needed. That is openness to a change of direction in our life. However, is this openness solely about change we bring about ourselves or does it include an openness to truly surrendering to the transformation God desires to … [Read more...] about OPEN TO GOD!
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DON’T BLOW IT!
When people get angry, situations can get blown out of proportion and often do. Sometimes anger is even vented in the wrong direction; at others not even involved. When anger is allowed to fester, perspective is not as clear as when one remains calm. Anger can cause perspective to be skewed. It can also move thinking … [Read more...] about DON’T BLOW IT!
GOOD FOR THEM!
“I don’t deserve this!” “I shouldn’t have to put up with the brunt of their attitude!” “Why don’t they just grow up!” Do any of those statements sound like the way we have felt at times in our interaction with others? We may sometimes wonder about what we end up … [Read more...] about GOOD FOR THEM!
I am Weak but Thou Art Strong!
It took seven years of living as a wild animal before Nebuchadnezzar knew “that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men” and before he humbled himself (Dan 4). Belshazzer knew of Nebuchadnezzar’s humility and still did not learn (Dan 5:22). Oh that men would learn that when they humble themselves before the hand of Jehovah, He extends His hand to help. We live in … [Read more...] about I am Weak but Thou Art Strong!
But What if I Fail?
There is a famous quote that is attributed to the poet Erin Hanson that goes like this; “What if I fall? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?” The fear of failure or the fear of falling short is one that often holds us back. We may not try out for a certain sport team because we are afraid of not making it. We may not apply for certain schools because we are fearful that we … [Read more...] about But What if I Fail?
