Is it a mistake, or is it a sin? Does it really matter? Yes, it does. A mistake is not necessarily a sin, but sin is never just a mistake. It’s not popular these days to talk about the difference between the two, and it’s even less popular to deal with our own sins. I […]
Forgiveness
Forgiveness is Key to Emotional Freedom
“How do we forgive deep hurt? A good piece of advice I can give you is this: Immediately forgive the person who says or does something against you. Then the devil has no chance of letting a shadow remain in your heart.” — Corrie ten Boom Tante Corrie’s wisdom was born out of a lifetime of […]
You Haven’t Changed a Bit!
It’s not always a compliment to be told, “You haven’t changed a bit!” How do you respond to those who still see you as you once were? You have long moved on by submitting your heart to the Lord. You have held yourself accountable to others and actively worked to conform to Christ’s image. Yet, […]
Have Patience – Forgive Yourself and Move Forward
“Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them — every day begin the task anew.” – Francis de Sales It’s edging toward mid-August, and the beginning of the school year in the Northern Hemisphere swiftly approaches. Churches […]
Royal Attire Required and Generously Supplied
Have you ever watched the commercial that asserts that by simply dipping any stained fabric in a solution made up of hot water and their product, the stains would disappear, leaving the item sparkling clean? I have never gotten the results promised, but some stains do disappear if I soak and scrub them enough. Thank […]
Kindness Doesn’t Cost You Much But It’s Priceless
Kindness doesn’t cost you much more than your attention, and occasionally, your time. It reaps immediate and eternal benefits for yourself and, more importantly, for others. Practising kindness purges the toxins of selfishness and pride from your body, soul, and spirit. If you haven’t practised the skill of kindness for a while, it might seem […]