Tag: affections

The Capacity to Regress

“I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do, I do not do.” Romans 7:15 NIV. Your capacity to regress to unprofitable behaviors is a besetting temptation. My thoughts and comments today are about “the capacity to regress.” At times, I am bewildered by how little […]

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The Examined Life

“Test me, O Lord . . examine my heart and my mind.” Psalm 26:2 NIV Refuse the false refuge of an unexamined life. My thoughts and comments today are about an “examined life.” It is presently the time of year when students at all academic levels face final exams and […]

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Affections and Appetites

“The world offers . . a craving for everything we see.” 1 John 2:16 NLT “Life is best when you keep it simple: love God and obey Him!” My thoughts today are about “affections and appetites.” You and I are just a living, breathing bundle of appetites and desires. Some […]

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