God does not consider independence from Him as something to strive toward. As we mature in our faith and deepen our intimacy with Him, we become more Christ-like in our daily decisions. To put it in the vernacular, we do become a chip off the old block. As much as this pleases our Heavenly Father, […]
Maturity
Why I Despise the Word “Adulting”
Adult is a noun and not a verb! …or why I despise the new verb, ‘adulting.’ I’m sorry to break the news to you, but if you are over the age of twenty-one, you are an adult. At least according to the law in every nation that I know of. Many countries bestow that title […]
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, […]
A Christian’s Joy Is More Than a Giddy Emotion
Christian joy is not just a giddy, light-hearted, frothy emotion. Joy is meatier than that; it has substance. It girds us up and lightens our path even through the darkest of days. “The joy of the Lord IS our strength.” Joy is not born from our past, present or future circumstances. Joy is born from […]
You can Teach an Old Dog new Tricks
Musing of the day: You can teach an old dog new tricks, but only if he is motivated to learn. Many professional musicians continue their careers way into their 70s and 80s. Those who do well are the ones who realize that as they mature, their voice changes. And so, they arrange their musical score […]
Suffering a Crushing Blow?
I read of tiny flowers that grow in high mountain regions, defying all odds of their survival. These hearty little plants germinate in the shallowest of soils and thrive; despite low rainfalls, high winds and punishing sunlight. Hikers are stunned to find these tiny white flowers rooted in small crevices in boulders and rocks at […]