Posted in personal holiness on Oct 21st, 2014
Sometimes we humans are tricked by our human nature into seeing ungodly choices as if they were hidden eggs in a childhood Easter egg hunt.
We’re not quite sure where the godless eggs of “Get ’em good” revenge tactics or unjust riches or illicit sex are hiding, but we’re sure racing sometimes to find […]
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Posted in personal holiness on Oct 20th, 2014
There are a number of clear, artesian springs in North Central Florida where millions of gallons of pristine water gushes from the Florida aquifer each day.
Many of these have been turned into tourist attractions by the state government with others serving as the magnets for private tourism operations.
They are stunning to behold […]
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Posted in personal holiness on Aug 29th, 2014
Nobody likes hearing about “dirty old men.”
It’s so much better to hear about godly old men.
That’s why it is so good when older men keep their hearts and minds — and eyes — focused on what is honorable, not shameful.
It’s bettter for everyone in their lives.
Including themselves.
Of course, this […]
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Posted in personal holiness on Jul 16th, 2014
It stinks when you’ve tried your best at a sport or hobby and you realize that you’re not good enough to succeed in the way you desire.
I’d like to hop up on a surfboard like a pro if I had such an opportunity.
But the couple of times I’ve tried it in rough […]
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Posted in personal holiness on May 21st, 2014
Jesus said our words are the overflow of the hearts.
Is your heart pure? Or at least becoming more pure with each passing day?
This verse was in my devotional reading this morning:
“The Lord detests evil plans, but He delights in pure words.” (Proverbs 15:26)
When our words seek to honor God by helping others or […]
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