Tag Archives: sin

Bad Opportunities

As we go about our day, we are faced with opportunities to do good or to do wrong. It may be that cookie calling your name from the jar on the counter, but you knowing that you have consumed enough calories for the day. Perhaps it is the expense report and the opportunity to reportContinue reading “Bad Opportunities”

Score Cards Don’t Tell the True Story

In the Olympics, judges in ice skating and gymnastics give scores to the contestants. These are subjective ratings from qualified professionals, but they may not reflect the skills and performance of the contestants. We, also, get score cards throughout our lives. We receive report cards in school that speak to how we performed in eachContinue reading “Score Cards Don’t Tell the True Story”

Don’t Go Back

I have lived many different places in my lifetime. Generally, I have not gone back to see the places that I have lived. It is somehow disappointing to see your old stomping grounds as the reality of the current conditions does not match in your mind, the memory and the romance of that place. ThingsContinue reading “Don’t Go Back”

A Ransom Paid

Frequently, we hear of another person or persons taken hostage. The hostage is held for simple ransom or often for political reasons. The hostage takers demand money or some political action in exchange for the release of the hostage. The hostage is held with no freedom until the ransom is paid. I Peter 1:18-19 says,Continue reading “A Ransom Paid”

Wages Versus Gift

We all understand the difference between wages and gifts. Wages we earn through work. We expect to get paid for the work we have done. Gifts are generally freely given. Gifts come from loved ones and express love to us. Wages are earned while gifts are freely given and received. The act of gift givingContinue reading “Wages Versus Gift”

Washing

We tend to think of cleaning our hearts like washing the dishes or the car. We put in a little effort and use the right ingredients and everything turns out clean. However, we can’t do the same thing with our hearts. There are no good works or right amount of good intentions that can eraseContinue reading “Washing”