“Old things have passed away; all things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV. Exchanging the expendable for the expedient is the process of progress. My thoughts and comments today are about “the process of progress.” Life is a process of perpetual change. It is a delusion that things can […]
“When they saw the star, they were filled with joy!” Matthew 2:10 NLT. Spiritual exhilaration is momentary, but the discovery of Jesus impacts a lifetime. My thoughts and comments today are about “exhilarating moments” Sitting in a quiet house this morning after Christmas, I am struck by the contrast between […]
“Put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness.” Ephesians 4:24 NIV. Success over the flesh flows from an uncompromised obedience to God. My thoughts and comments today are about “your new self.” Old habits are hard to break; every repetition strengthens habitual behavior. Break the […]
“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV Emotional clutter devastates a person’s spiritual life. My thoughts and comments today are about “emotional clutter.” Your past is filled with memories – some that edify, some distress. Ultimately, you choose which you allow to dominate […]
“The war . . lasted a long time.” 2 Samuel 3:1 NIV A heart with incompatible loyalties creates inescapable inner turmoil. My thoughts and comments today are about “inner conflict.” Interpersonal conflict is disconcerting; intrapersonal conflict is even more distressing. You face an intrapersonal conflict every day, sometimes subtle, more […]