Having Done All, Stand….. Ready….Perfect Love Casts Out Fear
A Psalm of Fearless Trust in God. A Psalm of David- Psalm 27 “When you can’t trace His hand, trust His heart.” (sung by Babbie Mason) 1 … Read More
Loving One’s Self
https://lifehurts.us/blog/2019/01/15/cultural-call-love-yourself-seduction-softer-side-legalism/?fbclid=IwAR156xNcRxW7HXRMQfgVNJjs_8UDmESYu3NSQMdX5ZLDNAmYKExnpSUAROM This link to Holly Stratton’s weblog hit my inbox on a day when “self” seemed to be the theme of the day in my devotionals and reflections. As I think about her points, I’m as cognizant of the need … Read More
Lies =/= Recovery
Things I have learned and am required to address regularly: With women in recovery, I find that they have a very “loose” definition of “lie”. Lying by omission appears to never be considered a lie to them. Being presumptuous in … Read More
Not Everything that Sounds Good, Loving, and Biblical Is
The article referenced below on “The Platinum Rule” is interesting, but I don’t find it particularly helpful in light of the current situation within many contexts- churches, workplaces, and communities. For merely superficial, casual associations or when traveling … Read More
Choosing to Think the Best
A couple of years ago I dismissed a student from Titus 2 for egregious violations of rules and an unrelentingly rebellious spirit after only a short time in the Titus 2 program. She moved on and amazingly, accomplished her goals … Read More
“Instrumental” and “Terminal” Values……Grasping for Help
My car is back in the shop today for some of its 140,000 mile service after a quick oil change and airbag warranty service yesterday….It’s 2006 Honda Element I’ve had 3 years and it had 53,000 miles when I got … Read More
“You Will Have Trouble…” The Most Under-recognized Promise of Jesus
June 9, 2017 From Seedbed.com J.D. Walt John 16:25-30 The Most Under-recognized Promise of Jesus Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do good things happen to good people? The first problem with the question is the false … Read More
Grace, Mercy, and Truth
In about 2000, I was in a women’s small group that had some conflicts arise. I wound up talking to one woman who was accused of an action that led to the conflict. I had no personal involvement in … Read More
Dying to Know the Truth…….
5-14-17 How many of us, as we grew older and, hopefully, wiser, discovered that our mothers, and our fathers, maybe, just maybe, actually DID know more than we did? I was the only member of … Read More
If you won’t be obedient to what’s in black in white, why would you be obedient to anything else?
I realize that not everyone “hears” the Lord’s voice…feels the Spirit within their own spirit the way I do at times. One young lady with whom I am working is a very sensitive person and a new Christian. … Read More