Change
Change If you’ve ever watched the Big Bang Theory, you know that Sheldon, one of the main characters, hates change. In fact, he goes to extreme lengths to stop and/or undo any changes to his routine...
View ArticleSteal, Kill & Destroy
“The thief comes to steal, kill & destroy.” (John 10:10) The word “steal” used in John 10:10 is not just a taking of something. It involves deception and misleading too. This verse is basically...
View ArticleOpen Invitation
“God is always seeking you. Every sunset, every clear blue sky, every ocean wave, the starry host of the night. He blankets each day with the invitation, ‘I am here.’” (Louie Giglio) Scripture...
View ArticleShield of Faith
Large and slightly curved with a knob in the middle, the Roman shield allowed its bearer to deflect attacks and even knock an opponent backward. Soldiers would also soak their shields in water, so they...
View ArticleThe Full Armor of God
Think of the Armor of God as more than a list of helpful tips. Consider it as a recipe for an impenetrable Defense against the schemes of Satan (liar, thief). Think of it as how we block Satan’s access...
View ArticleDecade Reflections
Part of my looking forward and making New Year’s Resolutions involves looking backwards. This year, that backward look encompasses a decade – the 2010s. In my looking back, I saw both a lot of pain and...
View ArticleShift Your Gaze
Understanding Gaze In critical theory, sociology, and psychoanalysis, the gaze refers to the act of seeing and, in the philosophical and physical sense, how an individual perceives other individuals,...
View ArticleReflective Practice
Connections, Culture & Choice Sometime during a week-long visit to Williamsburg, VA and many of its historical offerings, a pattern emerged that connected not only the places we visited but also...
View ArticleIt’s Nothing Personal
People will hurt you. Sometimes the same person will hurt you repeatedly. What do you do? Do you get angry? Depressed? Bitter? Resentful? Beaten down? In my struggle to let any of those reactions...
View ArticleAs Long as Necessary
Wait “Yet, the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are those who wait for him.” (Isaiah 30:18) God’s people...
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