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That Doesn’t Apply to Me

Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions.Psalm 119:18 (NLT) The word truth seems to be a relative term these days. In the era of fake news, opinionated-facts, and other countries producing misleading content for us, trying to discern the fake from the not fake can be difficult. Of course, generally lookingContinueContinue reading “That Doesn’t Apply to Me”

Revisionist History

“You have eyes—can’t you see? You have ears—can’t you hear?’ Don’t you remember anything at all?”Mark 8:18 (NLT) There are two words which spark my ire as a historian (I actually have multiple degrees in history), “revisionist history.” Now, let me explain. Revisionist history isn’t going back and fixing historical inaccuracies in our understanding ofContinueContinue reading “Revisionist History”

Fitness Craze

The LORD is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. Psalm 118:14 (NLT) As a nation, the USA has been obsessed with fitness for the past few decades (Which is a great irony considering that over 71% of the population over the age of 20 are overweight[1]). Being strong, or at leastContinueContinue reading “Fitness Craze”

Fear Tactics

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.Isaiah 41:10 (NLT) Fear is very real in this world. People are afraid of a number of things. In fact, there are thousandsContinueContinue reading “Fear Tactics”

Prideful Confidence

Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble, but he keeps his distance from the proud.Psalm 138:6 (NLT) There is often a fine line between confidence and arrogance. Confidence is knowing, believing whole-heartedly that something is going to happen and choosing not to worry about it. Arrogance is more along the lines ofContinueContinue reading “Prideful Confidence”

Sloths!

As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength.Psalm 138:3 (NLT) Have you ever seen the movie Zootopia? If not, you’re missing out on a pretty funny, and cute, Disney story. One of the most remembered scenes, and probably the funniest, is when the main characters are forced toContinueContinue reading “Sloths!”