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Break Free

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.Romans 12:2 (NLT) Since Adam and Eve, sin has been a problem that we allContinueContinue reading “Break Free”

Human Sponge

Don’t befriend angry people or associate with hot-tempered people, or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul.Psalms 22:24-25 (NLT) Some of my friends have picked up on one of my quirks. It doesn’t happen very often, but when it does, it can be quite funny. I develop an accent and/or mannerismContinueContinue reading “Human Sponge”

Turn That Frown Upside Down

Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper— it only leads to harm. Psalm 37:8 (NLT) I’m convinced that the world (including all of us) have a big problem with anger. It doesn’t matter if it’s a blog, vlog, podcast, newspaper, or TV news show, we are told that there areContinueContinue reading “Turn That Frown Upside Down”

Gimmee, Gimmee, Gimmee

Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires.Psalm 37:4 (NLT) Growing up, unfortunately, I was taught some bad theology by some of my earliest Sabbath School teachers. They taught me falsehoods like, “If you’re bad, Jesus won’t like you. And, if He doesn’t like you, He won’t save you.” ToContinueContinue reading “Gimmee, Gimmee, Gimmee”

But I Have to Do Something!

Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act.Psalm 37:7 (NLT) It was going to harm the church by destroying trust between its members. One of the leaders was quietly talking to church members behind the pastor’s back and gaining quite the following of disciples. Of course, this personContinueContinue reading “But I Have to Do Something!”

Listen & Ask

Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it!John 14:14 (NLT) I have had the blessing of leading some short-term mission trips for the boarding academy where I served as pastor. It was a bit stressful making all of the travel arrangements, making sure all fees had been paid, getting allContinueContinue reading “Listen & Ask”