Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God… -I John 3:1, KJV When I find myself stressed, I find I need to be reminded of my place in God’s family. That worry is a symptom of my disconnect from God’s love. One … Continue reading “A reminder of a song”
Category: Musings
Triggering Text – Proverbs 18:17
There are two sides to every story. The first one to speak sounds true until you hear the other side and they set the record straight. -Proverbs 18:17, TPT I was minding my own business reading a book about supernatural phenomenon and this verse was quoted. It sent me back immediately and emotionally to my … Continue reading “Triggering Text – Proverbs 18:17”
Walking in faith is difficult!
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. -Hebrews 11:1, NASB Walking by faith is not easy. I think this is part of the reason doing so is so pleasing to God (Hebrews 11:6). He understands this is hard way to go. It takes discipline. -We have to discipline our spiritual senses to … Continue reading “Walking in faith is difficult!”
Hobby Milestone – 915lbs!
I am taking a break from my usual postings to talk about my hobby–equipped bench pressing. Yesterday marked a significant milestone on my quest to bench press 1,000lbs. Weight loaded on the bar prior to the lift. In training yesterday, I bench pressed 915lbs/415kgs! If I do this same weight in competition, that would place … Continue reading “Hobby Milestone – 915lbs!”
Red Flag: Empathy sin teaching
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. -John 1:14, NIV Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. -Romans 12:15, KJV Recently, empathy has encountered push back in … Continue reading “Red Flag: Empathy sin teaching”
Communication issues? Really?!
“Sounds like you all need to learn how to better communicate,” says clueless pastor to Cheater and Faithful Spouse. This is such a pathetic cop out to the real problems a couple faces when infidelity has occurred. The problems are much deeper than “communication issues.” Adultery is sin. So, it is a sin, not a … Continue reading “Communication issues? Really?!”
Not all worth considering
In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise. -Proverbs 10:19, NKJV I struggle or struggled with allowing too many people to have a say in my life. Some people feel entitled to tell you what to do or not to do. They then criticize your every decision and … Continue reading “Not all worth considering”
Getting Stuck
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. -Isaiah 43:19, NIV I am loyal. Sometimes the shadow side of this characteristic has gotten me in trouble. I have stayed in circumstances that no longer … Continue reading “Getting Stuck”
Cheaters leveraging money power
Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. -I Timothy 6:17, NLT Cheaters are often cruel. Money is just one leverage point Cheaters use … Continue reading “Cheaters leveraging money power”
Sheep bite, too!
If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other. -Galatians 5:15, NIV “Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves.” -Matthew 7:15, NLT Not everyone who comes to you as a “sheep” is one of Jesus’ flock. God knows. And … Continue reading “Sheep bite, too!”