solve

The problem with problems is that they never go away until they are solved. And by solved, I mean solved. I've never really understood the alcoholic or drug addict who tries to escape their problems. Escapism only puts off...

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lack of joy

Been thinking about how many Christians lack joy. I see many people who aren't necessarily church going people who tend to have more "joy" than those who attend weekly. I see many Christians focus on how unworthy they are...

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nothing I can do

I'm being pressed upon to understand how God works. And it's different than how I often act. Jesus paid the price on the cross. It's over. It's done. I don;t need to put Christ back on the cross. Yes,...

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head vs. heart

Why does the heart not always follow the mind? I have all this head knowledge. I'm not talking book knowledge or even life knowledge. It's more of "what I know is right" knowledge. I know I should go to...

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doubt

We watched "The Great Debaters" last night. Interesting flick. Dean and I discussed the whole "white South" issue a bit. I remarked that I wish I could have seen that era, just to understand the great travesty against the...

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monday

The hectic plans of the last 3 weeks have faded. I slept most of my free time yesterday, went to bed early, slept in late. It's time to get my rear in gear and make something happen that doesn't...

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distracted

Richard and I chatted a bit this AM. We talked about several things, including funkhouse. He mentioned that it seemed like there were many distractions. How right you are! Maybe we can get past those distractions. How does one...

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self

The more you realize yourself the less you will seek God. - Oswald Chambers

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jk all around

I gave Tammi at work all the jk cds. So, I hear it every day. We have it in the CD player in the van. I even heard some Cowboy Junkies at Lowe's over the weekend. Not sure why...

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church and the call

I sit on the Ministry Council at our church. A bit like the Jedi Council. Mostly like every church board that exists. 10 guys, sitting around, trying to make decisions on the best way to "do church" where little...

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