Let’s assume that you want to do spring cleaning of your house. You may want to start with the dirtiest room or the disgusting bathroom. But eventually, you will probably get to every room and do the deep cleaning that a spring cleaning deserves. Leaving one room dirty and behind locked doors so that noContinue reading “Full Cleaning”
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Holiness
Promised Connection
The social media world promised connection due to increased communication with almost everyone at virtually any time. What they delivered, however, is increased comparison as people compare their lives to the lives of so-called influencers. This increased comparison takes us away from connection, reality, and meaningful action. Colossians 3:12-13 says, “Put on then, as God’sContinue reading “Promised Connection”
Influence
Appearances
Some people work hard at keeping up their appearances before other people. They have to have the highest quality material possessions and work hard to get the approval of others. The problem comes when they can’t maintain the facade and the deception becomes known. I John 3:2-3 says, “Beloved, we are God’s children now, andContinue reading “Appearances”
Beloved Children
Car Wash for Humans
Sometimes, I wish I could find a car wash for humans. Then, I would walk through this human car wash to remove all the filth and grime of the world that has attached itself to me. As I exit the wash I would feel pure, that is until I walk into another pothole of filth.Continue reading “Car Wash for Humans”
Beloved Children
Imitation is Sincerest Form of Flattery
If you have children, then you have likely seen some traits in them that remind you of yourself. Many of these traits are passed down through our DNA, but many traits are also learned from their parents. Kids have an uncanny knack for mimicing what they see in us and others, of course, especially ifContinue reading “Imitation is Sincerest Form of Flattery”
Reluctant Retiree 