Our lives are shaped by our experiences and our interactions with others. Still, we like to think we are in control of our thoughts, beliefs, and opinions. Since we control our thoughts, we should be able to will ourselves out of depression, anxiety, or despair. Although we may be influenced by external factors, we are... Continue Reading →
Genesis 6: Judgement
The beginning of this chapter can be confusing. It begins with references to “the sons of God”, “the daughters of men”, and their children the “Nephilim”. Use of these names, without any further explanation, suggests an existing knowledge of whom they refer. When human beings began to increase in number on the earth and daughters were... Continue Reading →
Get Out of My Head
I was reminded today of how much our thoughts influence our actions and attitudes. We like to think we single handedly dictate our thoughts, beliefs, and opinions. But the outside voices we hear have a tremendous impact on our thoughts and our hearts. Have you ever had a thought that continued to replay in your... Continue Reading →
Words of Wisdom- Day 3
Choice Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you.Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.Proverbs 4:23-26 These verses remind me that what I do has... Continue Reading →