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Wrote this awhile ago. Hope to write on it again. In this version i broke it down in tiny bits.
The Love of God and Change
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It may serve us well to take an inventory of our lives on a regular basis and determine who is in the driver's seat. Is...
My favorite secular novel is "War and Peace". There is one particular passage that I absolutely love because it wonderfully describes how, as believers, are lives are to be lived.
We were never meant to live partaking of the knowledge of good and evil, but.with the eyes of our hearts on the...
The Call from the Dark Side
James 1:14-15
Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.
The story of Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader is one that...
The Song of the Heart
I know the journey can be difficult.
At times the pain seems unbearable.
The ache of the heart.
The cry of the soul.
Our tears the only sound that breaks the silence.
Words seem to pale in significance...
But through the...
But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things -- and the things that are not -- to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him...
Written awhile ago, but still works.
My Run for Office
All Roads Meet at the Cross of Jesus Christ
A Satirical View of Politics and Society
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jo and I am running for the office of the President. I came to this decision after watching the...
I Think I Prevented a Murder Yesterday
(Warning: Rated PG-13 due to violent contents w
ithin this true story)
Hey, I think I prevented a murder yesterday. I’m ok…I didn’t get hurt.
I couldn’t believe what was happening! I mean I cannot stand bullying and other...
Godly Sorrow and Repentance
(A look into relational change over change focused on self)
Godly sorrow focuses on God. Worldly sorrow says what's going to happen to me. You understand? I couldn't get free from that sin because I was afraid I would be judged for that sin. But a year...
That Shiny Nose
Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad!
Have you ever felt like a misfit? I have. It can be quite disheartening. I mean I have this trait about me that can be quite different than those that I may find myself around. It kinda makes me stick out at times...
Nightmare Before Christmas
T'was the nightmare before Christmas, when all through the house, every creature was stirring, even the mouse.
Cookies to bake, and a Ham to glaze. A house still to clean, and more bling to showcase.
And so many presents, still to be wrapped. That blasted...
Faith and Science
For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. ~Romans 1:20
“How can anyone not believe in God?!”...
Food Fight
Have you ever sat at a gathering and had someone offer you food that didn't appeal to you? Maybe they offered you a steak and the thought of indulging in more red meat made your stomach turn in protest. For some time now you haven’t been feeling well and you suspect your...
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