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We’re All Addicts

We’re all a bit like addicts, chasing different desires for happiness. This feeling sticks, urging actions. Regardless of effort, we’re bound. It brings discomfort, universal yet individual—wrongdoings. From birth, it tempts improper deeds, promising joy. Succumbing, regret follows. Another voice, quieter and wiser, advises for serenity.

Here’s the deal: good choices need time to grow. They foster learning and growth, while the allure of wrong choices is instant, halting progress. Solomon wisely said, “Good choices safeguard.” How? God’s wisdom prompts growth and goodness. Amid the loud urging, heed the quiet counsel. Opt for wisdom, letting it lead you.

Hairstyle Confessional

Amid haircuts, revealing my pastoral role triggers an odd trend. Barbers either clam up or pour out their confessions, seeking solace. This mirrors our habit of lamenting self-inflicted consequences. Why mourn when we’ve forsaken divine wisdom? Our flawed choices yield suffering—a self-hammered blow.

The verse in today’s devotional holds truth: “In him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Rejecting self-trust, we access God’s wisdom through intertwined sources: the Bible and the Holy Spirit.

Full Contact

Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. ~ 1 Corinthians 16:13 (NLT) Some of the most helpful advice I got when I played varsity basketball had nothing to do with shooting technique, footwork, or defensive schemes. Though those are all important, I was able to pick those up pretty quick.ContinueContinue reading “Full Contact”

Muting My Voice

My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises! ~ Psalm 57:7 (NLT) I have a not-so-well-kept secret. At one of my former churches, I often times led the singing during our worship service when our praise teams weren’t available. I was in choir inContinueContinue reading “Muting My Voice”

Tossing & Turning

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. ~ 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) Before major events, for which I am in charge, I don’t sleep much the night before. Whether it’s a weekend youth evangelism conference, mission trips, or some other happening, I generally toss and turn all night running through aContinueContinue reading “Tossing & Turning”