Many of us know of Ebenezer Scrooge from the classic story, "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens', but how many of us identify ourselves with him? Clearly, we'd rather see ourselves in a very different light and for good reason. After all, Scrooge is a mean, stingy, greedy, grumpy old man, who thinks and cares …
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Along The Way
As I knelt praying one morning, I was struck by how many people on my heart and mind were enduring deep physical and emotional struggles and pains. This realization didn't dilute the challenges I face, but it did put them in perspective. For it seems the things I allow to frustrate me are small irritants …
Good To Go?
Clearly, we all desire God's blessings. However, instead of solely seeking His blessings on what we do, there is great wisdom in seeking to do what He is blessing. This has been a different, but beneficial outlook for me. For it forces my focus off me and my deeds and places it where it should …
“Wag The Dog”
Does the dog wag the tail, or the tail wag the dog? The answer should be obvious. However, for many of us, how often do other components of life begin to control our life? For example, when we're young, we're often asked what we want to be when we grow up, rather than who we …
Done In By Distractions?
The list of things that serve to distract us from our divine priorities and responsibilities are practically endless. As a result, self interests can often compete against best interests. For example, the pursuit for more is a major consumption of time and energy for many. For others, simply dealing with the stresses of life drains …
Passion Points
Passion is defined as a powerful and compelling emotion of love, or hate. Therefore, what we are most passionate about greatly determines our decisions on matters and ultimately our actions. Whether these actions serve the desires of God are greatly based as to where our passions reside. Do we seek those things He seeks and …
Which Way?
Making decisions can be tough, especially when our choices involve appealing options. Thankfully, as Christians, the Bible offers clear direction to support wise choices, regardless of the situations we might face. For example, I was once presented with two excited job opportunities. One position allowed us to remain in our hometown. The other required us …
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