Forgivness has Boundaries.
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We’re taught and it is absolutely biblical that if you are going to call yourself a Christian, covered in blood of Christ by the grace of God through faith and forgiveness, that you have to forgive others. It’s a must. No question about it. But, forgiveness has boundaries. Forgiveness does not absolve the forgiven of consequences for actions.
Christian Singleness in the Modern Day
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Seems like several of my ponderings have been about Christian dating/marriage-related things. That is not really the intent of this blog per sé but this one is too. I’ve read a lot of articles and books over the years about Christian singleness and dating. Marriage too. But, I read another commentary about singleness and the […]
To The One I’m Predestined To Be With…
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Love is in the air and with less than a week until the next overly commercialized pagan holiday, it seems like Valentine’s Day sales ads are everywhere at the moment. I was flipping through Facebook earlier and an ad for this Valentine’s necklace came up on my feed. I’ll leave a link below if you’d […]
Running from Our Calling
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I have a golden retriever named Theo who is my pride and joy. He’s such a mess and has a great personality. He loves everyone and is as sweet as can be. But he is also an attention hog, and a little prone to mischief that could get him in trouble. Well, my precious Theo […]
A Mother Bird’s Lofty Perspectives
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”Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.“ Colossians 3:2 ESV On late spring day, a little bird went about building her nest in a pile of brush. She worked hard, flying back and forth, to and fro, here and there and everywhere, collecting twigs, leaves, and grass […]
2023 Recap
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We’re fast approaching the end of 2023. It was a great year in some ways. I felt the Lord’s provision and direction in a lot of different areas this year. I got to work with some great clients. Really helped some people along the way. Made new friends and new clients. Experienced God’s goodness and […]
Let Your Light Shine
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Today is both Sunday and Christmas Eve. At church this morning, we had “candle lights” at Wyatt Baptist Church while we sang. This wasn’t a Candlelight Communion service but just something that was for whatever reason part of the singing during church. But the candle lights were these modern battery-powered lights instead of real candles. […]