“I have to do something about my situation” is a work of this flesh, anchored in a willful sense of personal power. But I surrendered to Jesus. I have no power of my own. It’s pride sneaking in. And that comes before a fall. Humbly, I serve … or I can’t serve at all.
Category: Know God
How to know God
On what to hope for when it’s hopeless
“Though the fig tree may not blossom, Nor fruit be on the vines; Though the labor of the olive may fail, And the fields yield no food; Though the flock may be cut off from the fold, And there be no herd in the stalls— Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy … Continue reading On what to hope for when it’s hopeless
Another Dogly Thought
When I give treats to my Dog it's for one of three reasons. First, she's always asking. Next, she really deserves a treat for doing all the right stuff. Finally, I just plain love her and want to let her know how much I appreciate her. Invariably her reaction is the same. Her face brightens, … Continue reading Another Dogly Thought
Shield of Faith – Operator’s Guide
"...above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one." Eph 6:16
On Internet Filters & Accountability Partners: Rational-Lies.
Pharisees will teach you that you have to take action. God teaches that we wait for the Spirit.
Inconsolable
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:8 A metaphor demonstrating the origin of and making the case for the existence of love -proceeds from observing a mother and her infant child. The relationship requires no prior thinking, evaluation or consideration. The relationship just is. And being of it's own, with … Continue reading Inconsolable
It’s not the Dog, it’s the Disease
Rabies. A rabid dog is vicious, foaming and spitting, growling howling -- crazy. Enemies of God are like this -- but "it's not the Dog, it's the Disease." Jesus, who was there for creation and is God Himself - has a hand in every birth. Every person was born for a purpose and God loves … Continue reading It’s not the Dog, it’s the Disease
