Monthly Archives: August 2014
The Problem with Glory Days
All of us have had past victories. We have accomplishments that we’re proud of, and given the chance to relive those moments, we definitely would. Maybe it’s something athletic that you accomplished…
Continue readingUse My Weakness
Monday was all about realizing who we’re not. When we stop focusing on ourselves and our own strength, that is when the strength of God comes in and accomplishes the big things.…
Continue readingWhy Am I Not Being Effective?
All of us, as people of God, want to be effective in His work. We want to be great soul-winners and encouragers. We want to be bold proclaimers and great examples. We want…
Continue readingReady to Defend
On Wednesday we noted one portion of Deborah’s song found in Judges 5, but this week, notice Judges 5:23 with me: ‘Curse Meroz,’ said the angel of the Lord,‘Curse its inhabitants bitterly,Because they did not…
Continue readingSinging Deborah’s Song
Deborah is a fascinating woman in the Bible. She is a prophetess, a judge of Israel, and a singer. However, one of the lesser discussed characteristics that Deborah possesses is that she…
Continue readingLiving Ready
The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. Let us walk properly,…
Continue readingCrushing Defeat
When I think of the word peace, I pretty much think of the opposite of war. I guess I’ve always been taught that those are the extremes – peace and war. But…
Continue readingSafe Complaints
Maybe you’ve noticed that complaining is a fairly regular topic on my blog. Mostly that’s because it is something that I struggle with a lot and I need regular reminders that it…
Continue readingFlipping the Switch
Finally, we are getting back in the swing of things! Life is settling down, and Charleston is becoming home! The house is unpacked, and now we’re ready to hit the ground running…
Continue readingWhere’s Your Mind?
I love when the Bible gives me tests of faithfulness. There are a lot of times when I can deceive myself by thinking, “Oh, you’re not really doing that, so you’re ok!”…
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