When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30 It is finished! It is finished! It is finished! What? You didn’t hear me? Let me say it again. IT IS FINISHED! Redemption is complete! We cannot, through our acts, add … Continue reading It is Finished
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Settling Accounts
He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth. Isaiah 53:7 Sometimes I think of my blog as my apology tour. James 5:16 encourages us to “confess your sins to … Continue reading Settling Accounts
Rules of Engagement
There are probably few of us these days that haven't found ourselves engaged, or at least witnessing, a heated political debate. Sometimes these debates are with our closest friends and family members. Often, the debates turn into such bad arguments that people stop talking to one another and “unfriend” each other on social media. What's … Continue reading Rules of Engagement
Getting Over Myself
Whoever speaks [to the congregation], is to do so as one who speaks the oracles (utterances, the very words) of God. Whoever serves [the congregation] is to do so as one who serves by the strength which God [abundantly] supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified [honored and magnified] through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. I Peter 4:11 AMP Just get over yourself! … Continue reading Getting Over Myself
The End of Myself
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. Psalm 13:12 (AMP) I will never forget Friday, November 14, 2014. That is the day I was told I had cancer. It was also the day I was set free. Perhaps it's better stated to say that is … Continue reading The End of Myself
The Unraveling of Myself
Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor [perpetual animosity, resentment, strife, fault-finding] and slander be put away from you, along with every kind of malice [all spitefulness, verbal abuse, malevolence]. Be kind and helpful to one another, tender-hearted [compassionate, understanding], forgiving one another [readily and freely], just as God in Christ also forgave you. (Ephesians 4:31-32 Amplified Bible … Continue reading The Unraveling of Myself
The Art of Empathy
Brothers, if anyone is caught in any sin, you who are spiritual [that is, you who are responsive to the guidance of the Spirit] are to restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness [not with a sense of superiority or self-righteousness], keeping a watchful eye on yourself, so that you are not tempted … Continue reading The Art of Empathy
My Support Group
Therefore, encourage and comfort one another and build up one another, just as you are doing. (I Thessalonians 5: 11 AMP) Once a week, I meet with a group of people that many in society would prefer not to deal with. They have sketchy pasts. Some had/have issues with addiction, promiscuity, criminal offenses, victimization, abuse and … Continue reading My Support Group
The Measure of Success
There is a season (a time appointed) for everything and a time for every delight and event or purpose under heaven. (Ecclesiastes 3:1 - AMP) For years, I have said the ruler with which I measure my own success is that I’m exactly where God wants me to be, in the moment He wants me to be there, doing … Continue reading The Measure of Success
What’s Under the Barnwood Ceiling?
Burem Store and Burem Post Office, Rogersville, TN Photo Credit to Randy Ball My mom’s parents lived out in the country in eastern Tennessee -- Rogersville, to be exact. When I was young, we would pass a couple of old dilapidated buildings on the road to their house. The buildings were once the old country store … Continue reading What’s Under the Barnwood Ceiling?
Under the Barnwood Ceiling 