Devotional Thoughts: God in Me
I remember the first time I confessed. I realized I was born into sin and I was separated from God the minute I chose my own way. We call this original sin. Who knows at what moment I first chose myself over God? Probably as a toddler not willing to share my toys or hollering... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: Temptation & Blame
This is important. God does not tempt us to sin and God is not tempted to sin. God knows the full extent of temptation. It's the strongest who resist. The weak give in. I've heard some blame God for certain things. The sins of mankind aren't God's fault at all. God does tempt us, but... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: Seeking Approval
When I was in seminary I asked me home church pastor what advice he'd give a young person like me headed into ministry. He said, "Never listen to the praise of men." That has stuck with me through the years. We can certainly become hypnotized by the approval of mankind. We like to hear compliments. ... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: Mystery of Faith
How can we have assurance about something that's not happened? How can we feel conviction about what we cannot see? Hope is something we all long for. Some days hope abounds and other days I sense it's faded away. Faith, how do I even explain what I know deep inside? I didn't carry this with... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: Love & The Law
One who loves his or her neighbor wishes no harm upon them and this love means no laws are broken between neighbors. Here's the verses that precede this one: "For the commandments, "You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet," and any other commandment, are summed... Continue Reading →
Found Out
Commentators are not in sync when it comes to the meaning behind this one. Jesus is speaking to his disciples regarding the Pharisees; they were hypocrites. We've all known them. Probably we've seen many of them fall flat on their faces. Some march on in life thinking they have it made and that no one... Continue Reading →
