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Get Off Your Rear

Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God.Romans 6:13 (NLT) We have anContinueContinue reading “Get Off Your Rear”

Stuff Sack

A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.Proverbs 14:30 (NLT) A few years ago, I was away at pastor’s meetings. Overall, it was enjoyable. I got to hang out with some friends. The food was amazing. The male pastors who didn’t bring their families got to live togetherContinueContinue reading “Stuff Sack”

Deception

There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.Proverbs 14:12 (NLT) It was my sophomore year of high school. I thought things were going pretty well for me socially (I was an introvert back then – go figure!). I felt confident that this would be a great year. So,ContinueContinue reading “Deception”

It’s Not Fair

Remember, it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God wants, than to suffer for doing wrong!1 Peter 3:17 (NLT) Have you ever woken up to a raging headache, a sore throat, and runny nose? It feels miserable, right? Your mind is foggy, and you know that today’s going to beContinueContinue reading “It’s Not Fair”

Mulligan

This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun.2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT) I enjoy playing a round of golf every once in a while. And, by that I mean I get to play maybe once every couple of years. I’m notContinueContinue reading “Mulligan”

Marinate

On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work.Genesis 2:2 (NLT) I have a coworker in ministry who likes to use a particular word in his sermons, bible studies, books, online presence, and basically anytime he is talking about the Kingdom of God. That word? “Marinate.”ContinueContinue reading “Marinate”