While the waters on sin may seem muddy, we still must call sin, sin. The difference is that we must first be open to hear that our words, thoughts or actions might be sinful though fully acceptable for someone else. Most of the time when someone suggests that I might have sinned, I become defensive. …
“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to…
Isaiah 33:22: “For the Lord is our judge; the Lord is our lawgiver; the Lord is our king; he will save us.” There is a strong tendency to look at judgment as a negative. We actually believe that when the judgement is against our position. However, when judges decide in our favor we love…
Once a person checks into a shelter they have a choice to make. They can decide that they are going to make some life adjustments. They will take time to evaluate, “How did I get here?” An honest assessment can be very helpful. Many make a mental list of all of the people that…
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