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Sin Like Germs

Sin can be like germs. Just because you can't see it doesn't mean it isn't there. It only takes a little bit to make a surface unusable or a food inedible. It only takes a little to make you and those around you sick. If you don't clean properly with something that...
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Time for a Change and Some Balance Adjustment

I talked about possibly changing the blog post schedule in Season of Change. That time has come. I have had to admit to myself that I cannot (currently anyway) keep up with two posts a week anymore. I'm sad about it (and I cried just a little bit), but it's time I...
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In Case You Need to Hear It

In case you need to hear (or read) some things, here they are: Sometimes taking a short break will save you more time than pushing through. Instead of just sitting there and trying to power through a problem, you might just need a few minutes away so you can come back...
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Thankful for Everything

Sometimes when you ask a child to say a prayer before a meal, they will start thanking God for things that we don't usually think about. I've seen a kid actually peek up from a bowed head to glance around the table to see if there was something she missed, and she...

Jesus, Our Firm Foundation

Yesterday while sitting at church, my mind wandered to the topic of foundations in life. When you have a healthy, safe, stable childhood, you have a good foundation for being a healthy, safe, stable adult. I have been blessed to have had a very good foundation in my...

Guilt Is Not Repentance

Feeling guilty or feeling remorse is not the same thing as repenting. Simply feeling bad about doing something or having regret over making the wrong choices does not mean that you've repented. Feeling bad or guilty about doing the wrong thing can certainly be a part...

Encouragement When You Need It

Lately I've felt discouragement creep up on me. But after talking to God and some friends about it, I've felt encouraged. Talking to God and friends about things that bother you is very helpful to do. It's good to ask for help when you need it. And you shouldn't wait...

Paul’s Passion

I've been reading chronologically through the New Testament lately, and right now I'm in Acts and several of Paul's letters to the early churches. In today's reading, while waiting for his mission partners to show up, Paul couldn't help himself and got into debates...

Joseph’s Leadership

Yesterday in a sermon we had a guest speaker talking about Joseph in Egypt (Genesis 37:13-36, and chapters 39-41). He pointed out some things about Joseph that made him a good leader, like his diligence, helpfulness, and humility. Joseph must have been a man of good...