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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 accentContinueContinue reading “Southern Draw”

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 thereContinueContinue reading “Refocus”

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 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 “Take Delight”

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,ContinueContinue reading “Hearing from God”

Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it! ~ John 14:14 (NLT) I blessed to lead short-term mission trips for the boarding academy where I served as pastor. It was a bit stressful making all the travel arrangements, making sure all fees had been paid, getting all of the documentationContinueContinue reading “Did You Ask for It?”

If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities. ~ Luke 16:10 (NLT) Yesterday, we looked at step four to attaining the greatness which God has built into each one of us. To summarize: It’sContinueContinue reading “Rush Job”