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Extracts of Truth & Encouragement from a Growth Journey with God
Tag: Pride
Bitterness and the LORD’s Passover
He hurt our kid…and that hurt us. Unfairness screamed in our minds. We tried to see things from his perspective and even understand possible reasonings for his decision, but it didn’t take away the grudge…the bitterness…I felt rising inside. Some time later, I was… Continue Reading “Bitterness and the LORD’s Passover”
Internal Walk-Through
Buying a home can be stressful, yet exciting! This was, again, evident, as I listened to a Kelly Minter pod cast (one of her Cultivate episodes) the other day; in that episode, she told a story about her aunt and uncle moving into town… Continue Reading “Internal Walk-Through”
The Opposition–We’re Being Watched
For years, we watched shows with our kids about animals, especially those in Africa. It was mesmerizing to watch the powerful lions, how they interacted, how the lionesses banded together to hunt their prey, and how the pride male (the king of the pride)… Continue Reading “The Opposition–We’re Being Watched”
What’s Love NOT to Do (Part 2)–Mouth (and Heart) Matters
Have you ever been really mad, and words start flowing out of your mouth that just aren’t like you? I have! I’ve thought, “Where did that come from?!?” knowing full well it was a deeper matter than just what was going on at the… Continue Reading “What’s Love NOT to Do (Part 2)–Mouth (and Heart) Matters”
Is it Okay, if I Love My Red Pen?
I used to envy teachers. Not only did they get to write on a chalkboard or markerboard, but they got to correct papers (how naive was I?!?)! I’d see corrections in red on a paper or test and think they were beautiful…as long as… Continue Reading “Is it Okay, if I Love My Red Pen?”
God is Love, but Does He Hate?
“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love, does not know God, because God is love.“ 1 John 4:7-8 ESV Have you ever been in a conversation with someone,… Continue Reading “God is Love, but Does He Hate?”
Self-Promotion: Turning the Tide
A verbal jab was thrown and knocked another square in the jaw. The one who threw it wanted to get a laugh from those around you all and certainly achieved it…at the other person’s expense! Then, you looked at the one on the receiving… Continue Reading “Self-Promotion: Turning the Tide”
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