We have seen television shows and news reports chronicling extreme makeovers of houses, personal appearances, and business operations. All of these makeovers aim to completely remake the subject, but they start the makeovers with the foundation that already exists. God wants to do an extreme makeover of our character by removing our old self-centered andContinue reading “Extreme Makeover”
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Like Him
Thoughts and Actions
Have you ever looked at a messy room or garage and thought, “I really need to clean up this mess”? Then, days and weeks go by and you have not lifted a finger to begin to clean up the mess. Your proper thoughts do not help clean up the mess. I have done this manyContinue reading “Thoughts and Actions”
Love in Deed and in Truth
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
We Are of the Truth
I tend to be a bit gullible and believe whatever people tell me. This trait has cost me in terms of financial loss and personal hurt. Lies can be damaging. We tend to forget about the lies that our own hearts tell us. Our hearts may tell us that we are not capable of doingContinue reading “We Are of the Truth”
Reluctant Retiree 