Category: Selfishness
Baby Flaws
Baby flaws. Those words may make it seem like the flaws are barely noticeable; minor. If that were the case, what an easy post this might be to read. But that’s not…
Continue readingThe Whispering Sin
If jealousy is a silent killer, I think self-righteousness has to be a whispering sin. It is a sin that resides in the recesses of your heart, whispering that you’ve earned it,…
Continue readingCatalyst or Crutch?
I thoroughly enjoy taking personality tests. More adequately understanding myself and others is something I deem quite beneficial, especially since I interact with a lot of different types of people on a…
Continue readingMake a Joyful Noise
I have been recovering from a sinus infection and bronchitis. I thought that after a week or so of antibiotics and other over the counter drugs that I was doing pretty well.…
Continue readingLearning from Lot’s Daughters
In Genesis 19, we read a series of very disturbing stories. It is the chapter where Sodom and Gomorrah are ultimately destroyed, where all of its inhabitants are destroyed, where Lot’s family…
Continue readingIt’s [Not] My Life
I have a problem: I really like to do what I want to do. I think part of it has to do with the stage of life I’m in right now. I’m…
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 readingThe Belk Tweet
It’s August, and that means life should start settling back into a routine — or that’s what I keep telling myself anyway. It’s been good to take a small break from blogging,…
Continue readingHear, then Do
Yesterday, we talked about hungering for the Word, and that’s necessary if we want to be faithful New Testament Christians. But today I want to move one step further. You see, it’s…
Continue readingGive Me A Show, Jesus!
I’m guilty. Too often I come to my Lord with requests. Do this, heal them, give me that. Knowing that God is the giver of every good and perfect gift (James 1:17),…
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