Sonshine for your soul
Posted in honesty on Jul 21st, 2014
Most parents have told their kids that “cheaters never win and winners never cheat.”
Well, the principle is important and should be communicated.
The reality, though, is that cheaters sometimes do get an edge in various settings.
At least temporarily.
A better job promotion than the honest person.
A better real estate deal.
The date with the pretty, rich girl at […]
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 […]
Posted in repentance on Jun 5th, 2014
King David’s life showed us a number of ways to do things that please God.
The shepherd/warrior also showed us a number of ways to displease God.
Of course, we want every day of our lives to be characterized by the former, not the latter.
But, […]
Posted in repentance on Apr 28th, 2014
Repenting isn’t fun.
After all, who thinks apologizing to God is a happy time?
But everybody sins.
And that means that everybody should repent before God for doing what we shouldn’t have.
Hopefully, as we mature in faith, our repentance becomes less frequent because our sin becomes less frequent.
Like you, […]
Posted in pride on Apr 24th, 2014
Pride is our enemy.
It blinds us to our weaknesses and binds us to approaching “train wrecks” in our lives.
Do you know anybody whose life and relationships improved because he or she became more prideful?
Humility is so much better.
We’ll help people more because being helpful is the right thing to do and it shows concern for […]
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Martin Drummond