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The Tree Pulls

1 John 2:16 Do you ever feel like you are getting pulled in different directions at the same time? We can find ourselves unable to make a decision because of the choices before us. So many choices, so little time. Some choices bring us closer to the LORD. Some drive a wedge or buildContinue reading “The Tree Pulls”

Loving Life

1 John 2:15 The world we live in today has so many conveniences that it can be easy to get comfortable. Have you noticed how many stores now have those electric cars that people ride around in and shop? I know that mobility can be difficult for some people due to injury and illness.Continue reading “Loving Life”

Spiritual Maturity

1 John 2:12-14 Have you ever repeated yourself, said the same thing more than once, felt it was necessary to emphasize something by saying it again? Parents often end up telling their children the same things multiple times daily! I wonder what would happen in we got in the habit of telling our teenagersContinue reading “Spiritual Maturity”

Blindness

1 John 2:9-11 I can only imagine what being blind is like. It certainly would be isolating. The darkness would close in, especially if the blindness came later in life. The simplest things would become dangerous. Walking around the house becomes as obstacle course with sharp objects and multiple tripping points. You can’t justContinue reading “Blindness”

Love and Hate

1 John 2:9-11 Sometimes we need very practical examples of a concept in action. When we get the practical example, then we can understand the abstract concept more fully. I think this is what makes learning Algebra so difficult. It can be very hard to find practical examples from everyday life that help explainContinue reading “Love and Hate”

Something New on the Menu

1 John 2:8 The culinary arts have become very popular in recent years. The cooking competitions and travel shows devoted to finding different flavors and techniques have flooded the channels. Cooking schools and cooking classes have flourished. Every chef wants to become famous for their signature dishes. They want that five star rating. TheyContinue reading “Something New on the Menu”

The Old Ways

1 John 2:7 In our day and age our culture tends to paint that past as completely backward and simplistic. Any value that was deeply held in the past is mocked as something leftover from the dinosaurs. Modern values are lifted up and enforced with terms like, progressive, tolerant, right-minded, and intelligent. And anyoneContinue reading “The Old Ways”

The WWJD Movement

1 John 2:5-6 What Would Jesus Do? These four words propelled a segment of the population to think before they acted. It gave them a reason to stop for a few moments and reflect on their faith and their decisions. It created dialogue, both within the Christian community and within the individuals. And IContinue reading “The WWJD Movement”

Mark of the Believer

1 John 2:3-4 How can you tell if you truly believe something, rather than just saying you believe? Well, if you truly believe the construction company did a good job at building the bridge, you drive your car across it. If you trust the architect and engineer you walk into the skyscraper. If youContinue reading “Mark of the Believer”

An Ounce of Prevention

1 John 2:1-2 Which is easier, to not have unprotected sexual contact or to stay on antiviral drugs for the rest of your life? Is it easier to not embezzle funds from the corporate retirement account or to spend years in a federal prison in shame and disgrace? To avoid the negative consequences ofContinue reading “An Ounce of Prevention”