How to live in the world without being of the world. Topics to affirm truth, grow faith, and help you polish your spiritual armor.
Cheating delivers a big, fat, juicy, nothing-burger. Another definition for cheating is, “I don’t care.” Like human students, horses learn to cheat when they think they can get away with it and don’t have a significant relationship with the teacher. Cheating horses only do what’s necessary to remove the pressure, to satisfy. No foundation, security, leadership, trust, or confidence is
Imposed limitations or losses because of aging, disease, family changes, or financial reversals can create angst, anger, or insecurity, hijacking your vitality and focus, enticing you to brood over your challenges or woes. These distractions and temptations intend to hide the path to abundant life waiting in the lane God chooses for you. “But, God.” I haven’t run one step
“He’s gone.” The news that my friend’s beloved dog passed away from a horrible accident is devastating. More to her than me, but my heart still twists with grief for my friend and the amazing waggly buddy I grew to love. Share the news with six people that never met my friend or the dog and the news won’t inspire
My morning walk is a precious time of peace, quiet, and the pursuit of relationship with the deer, squirrels, and birds living in the woods along the creek. I learned a lot about bringing a peaceful spirit to animals from Saint Francis, but more recently, by reading about the tame animals of the Galapagos. Conflict is largely a human characteristic.
The world is changing. No one knows what August will look like, much less New Years 2021. My question to you is, “Does it matter?” The easy answer is a loud impassioned, “Yes!”, because what people fear most is the loss of control in the midst of change. Change can also play havoc with your art, your passion, and your
Most Christians agree that adultery is wrong. God’s beef against His people in the Old Testament was serial spiritual adultery, worshipping other Gods, disobedience, and breaking covenant. We are blessed by the Holy Spirit, yet continue to worship the idol of worry. In the late 1970s, I bought a Sherman on the Mount greeting card. I cut it in half,
Someone asked me why rural America tends to be more conservative. I’ve lived in the city, the suburbs, and the country. Since I’ve produced several species of livestock, ranched, and planted and baled my own hay, I’m as qualified to answer as anyone. Of course, everyone in rural America isn’t conservative, because country is no longer populated exclusively with farmers
It’s still crazy out there. Sin is rampant. Excuses are ridiculous, horrible, and coming in from every side. Mr. Baber and I spent nearly two years learning and sharing with disciple-making veterans of more than 60 years. When we brought a question to JD, about politics, current events, or some personal quandary, his response was the same. “What’s the kingdom truth?”
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