Inside: How many times have we left a conversation and said to ourselves, "Why did I say that?" Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips! Psalm 141:3 How many times have we left a conversation and said to ourselves, "Why did I say that?" I have been guilty too many times for wanting to take words back that already left my mouth. But we can't. In James 3:2, it tells us that only the perfect man will not stumble in what he ... continue reading...
Battling Our Sins of Envy & Jealousy
It just seems no matter where we are in life we can always find ourselves comparing ourselves to others. I would think at my age and life stage this would be over but sadly it's not. How often do I find myself in my head comparing the circumstances of my life to others - too many! Even though it may be just in my head, it's still a sin and it may seem subtle but it's not - all sin is an offense against God and one we must continue to do battle with. [clickToTweet tweet="all sin is an ... continue reading...
Dealing with the Dirt Inside the Cup
It is really easy to look good on the outside. The Pharisees were great at "cleaning the outside of the cup" but how often do we seek to deal with the garbage that is inside the cup? I can be a good rule follower. [clickToTweet tweet="How often do we deal with our sinful heart issues?" quote="How often do we deal with our sinful heart issues?"] I can dress modestly, use appropriate speech, serve others with an apparent cheerful heart and no one but the Lord sees what is going on on the ... continue reading...