Today's Truth: James 1:13 "Let no one say when he is tempted, " I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, not does He tempt anyone." It's always easier to point the finger. It started in the garden, the blame game, and exists to this day. As Christians we must recognize the truth ... READ the POST
Tempted? God is not to blame.
Idols?
"An idol is something within creation that is inflated to function as God. All sorts of things are potential idols, depending only on our attitudes and actions toward them...Idolatry may not involve explicit denials of God's existence or character. It may well come in the form of an over-attachment ... READ the POST
Christ is working on a presentation, you!
Presentation is the art to many good things. A good meal seems to taste better when its presented well. A so-so outfit picks up its appeal with good accessories, and a well worked project looks better with the right presentation cover. And, of course, a gift creatively wrapped always seems like ... READ the POST
Happy Labor Day
It's Labor Day. One of those holidays on our American calendar that gives us a day off work, a time to "play" or rest, and an excuse to eat more than we did the Monday before this. I am getting ready to get on a plane and fly to Texas for a speaking engagement, but before I head out...I am thinking ... READ the POST
Flies and other lies
We have flies everywhere. Last August it was ants, this summer its flies. Having flies try to camp out on your hands or buzz around your face is disgusting, annoying and down right frustrating. Last night as I tried to fix some food, the flies were all over me. I lost my appetite and gave up. It ... READ the POST
God is long suffering, slow to anger
Back to our focus this week on the Character of God. The reason focus on His character is important is because WHO HE is determines HOW We Live, How We Believe,and How We Hang On in Hope! This Week's Truth: Exodus 34:6 "The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering and abounding in ... READ the POST
God is gracious and deals with us in His graciousness
Leashes are for safety and learning. I can remember having my children tethered to me when they were small and we were in public. With two little boys, the odds of them running off on their own was pretty great, so I had to have a safe solution. Sometimes we go through circumstances that keep us on ... READ the POST
God is Merciful and His Mercy is Alive Today!
I would like to blame someone, anyone... for my problems or for the reason God seems to have me on a short leash at times. While I want to run free and do my own thing, God seems to have me tethered to Him and His timing for things in my life.Seems unfair to be contained to a small patch of life or ... READ the POST
