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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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A Bit on Discontentment

In church yesterday evening, I heard a couple things that really stuck out: "Discontentment is like a hole in your cup or bucket. You can keep pouring into it, but you will never have enough." "One of the subtle signs of the love of money (or possessions, or stuff) is...

Encouraging Yourself in the Lord

There are going to be times when you're going to have to remind yourself of God's presence to be encouraged, either because your friends are not there to do so or because they're discouraged themselves. This happened to David in 1 Samuel 30. David and his men had just...

God and the Complete Context of Time

I was in a conversation with my parents, brother, and a friend yesterday, and my dad mentioned the way God knows people related to time. I only know myself from my past up until now. I only know other people within the time that I've met and spent time with them. But...

You Are a Missionary

When Jesus gave the Great Commission to tell everyone in the world about His life, death, and resurrection to save humanity from our sin (Acts 1:7-8), it was given to all His followers. If you are a born again believer in Jesus, then you have been charged with this...

Serving and Being Served

I'm used to being the one serving others, someone who does things for people when they need help or just because I want to show that I care. I'm so used to it that sometimes I have a hard time letting other people serve me. It feels wrong somehow, even though there's...

Turning the Other Cheek

Yesterday morning the sermon was on submitting to authority and government, even when they probably don't deserve it (1 Peter 2:13-17). While you certainly should not do something that God says is wrong just because the government asks you to (take a look at the...