I can hardly believe it, but I’ve had this blog up-and-running for a year. I have almost stopped several times. It is time-consuming and I don’t really have any way to know if it is helpful to people…and I don’t have a lot of extra time. I’ve kept going for two reasons: It has been …
Monthly Archive: October 2009
Oct
20
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Oct
16
Is Joy a Decision?
I’ve often heard it said that love is not a feeling, it is a decision. In other words, I can choose to love someone or not, regardless of how I feel about them. Jesus said we are missing something vital if we only love those who love us (Luke 6:32). I think some other “feelings” …
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Oct
15
A Wandering Mind
This blog seems to have taken on a prayer theme the past few days. Can you tell what I’ve been preoccupied with? This video from John & Nancy Ortberg talks about learning to pray and specifically what to do with our prayer time when our minds wander. This clip talks about this question: How do …
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Oct
14
Pray First
I’m guilty of moving headlong into my own plans before I think to ask God for His opinion, His wisdom or His help. Why? I’m a reasonably bright guy whose plans typically work out ok. I’m busy and I can get started on the execution of the plan faster if I don’t pray. I sometimes …
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Oct
12
I’m with you completely!
The Lone Ranger had Tonto. There is nothing like having a friend by your side. Someone that will fight for you (though they sometimes may fight with you). Someone that will do everything in their power to make you succeed. Someone that believes in you enough to trust you to lead them. Saul’s son Jonathan …
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