“Bound” to continue…
January 10th, 2010
“Proverbs 25:28; “Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.” (This is a continuation from my previous blog about the two steps in achieving a new goal; start and continue. The next several posts will deal with what it takes to continue.) Has the following scenario ever happened to [...]
Break free from your SHELTER…
December 23rd, 2009
2 Timothy 1:7; “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (fear), but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.” (NIV) The other day my wife was looking out the back window of our home observing our new “rescue dog” Boyd sprinting across the yard having fun with his “brother” Onyx. [...]
“Fixing” our gaze…
December 4th, 2009
Proverbs 4:25-”Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you.” Years ago, when I returned home from my 5 week stay in a chemical dependency center, I hooked up with my first sponsor. I remember this like it was yesterday because what he did that day, though it seemed small to him, [...]
Spiritual ADHD
December 3rd, 2009
Proverbs 1:33-”But all who listen to me will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm.” (NLT) For years I have had to learn how to handle my very “active” mind. Basically I am a self-diagnosed sufferer of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and I’ve learned to live with the disorder pretty effectively. Having a [...]
God Blesses Obedience
September 27th, 2009
Proverbs 21:3 “To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.” (NIV) A couple of weeks ago I caught up with a friend who is in recovery. He had sought help from me a little over a year ago and I hooked him into a place that has transformed [...]