World peace. A worthy goal. One that is whipped out every time something awful happens across the globe. Voices cry out for it in the streets, but really, no one seems to know how to achieve it. Most people think of peacemakers as passive, meek, quiet; people who work in the background, behind the scenes.… Continue reading The Problem with Seeking Peace
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Negative People Do What Negative People Do…So How Do I Deal With That?
I don’t surround myself with negative people. I don’t. Case in point… Years ago we were attending a church and there was a woman there that I got to know. She seemed sweet, but we weren’t really friends, just acquaintances. So like I normally do on social media I accepted her friendship request and although… Continue reading Negative People Do What Negative People Do…So How Do I Deal With That?
Whatever You Do…Don’t Get Into The Boat!
When I was 17 I had a crush on a guy at church. One beautiful Saturday afternoon a group of my friends wanted to go to Kiwanis Park in Tempe. When we got there they all decided the best option was to rent some boats and float on the lake. Did I mention that due… Continue reading Whatever You Do…Don’t Get Into The Boat!
Christian, if ‘Social Justice’ is More Important than Love, then What’s the Point of Serving Christ?
The events of the past few weeks have been…atrocious. What started out with the good news that our states were re-opening was marred by the heinous act of one man masquerading as a police officer. The nation, as a whole, quickly, and rightly, denounced him. It was an amazing moment. For once, our nation was… Continue reading Christian, if ‘Social Justice’ is More Important than Love, then What’s the Point of Serving Christ?
The Truth About Garbage
“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” Colossians 3:2 – My mom had a saying, “Garbage in, garbage out”. Such truth in such a little phrase! Dealing with depression, negativity, doubt, irritation, frustration, etc…? Our minds are like sponges, they soak up the things we watch, the things we read, the things… Continue reading The Truth About Garbage