My soul clings to you,Your right hand upholds me.
We are comfortable with extremes
I think that one of the things that is coming out in our country is that we tend to be “political” or “continuum” thinkers. We see and communicate things on…
Seeking truth above all else
Human tendency is to come to a conversation with someone who disagrees with our views and seek to defend our ideas. We spend our time focused on our defense, rather…
Presumptions and Vulnerability
We want people to be vulnerable with us, for vulnerability brings intimacy and safety. Though we long for this vulnerability, sometimes we actively discourage intimacy through our presumptions. Before a…
Holding onto our world
It is in our nature to hold on to our world view or to be conformed to the world’s viewpoint. “Worldly wisdom” becomes our refuge for it doesn’t call us…
Let the blow come . . .
“Let a righteous man strike me—it is a kindness; let him rebuke me—it is oil for my head; let my head not refuse it.” Psalm 141:5 Our sinful nature endears…
False Interpreters of God’s Word
The original sin was reinterpreting God’s word, rebelling against God’s word, and putting our interpretation of the world, wisdom, good and evil above God’s word. We tend to do this…
Relying on our own words
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. When Adam fell, he chose to find his wisdom in something other than God. He chose to discern good and…
Creating dialogue
Here are some tips in having a conversation with someone who disagrees with you Be open minded Be Humble – you always have something to learn• Go into the conversation…
God speaks
God speaks. He is not an idol who is mute. We are the ones who have ears but cannot hear. If you want to hear God’s voice you must love…
Defending our own agenda
It does not profit a man to come to the scriptures to prove his own agenda, theology, or way of life. This is evil, and we should never take this…
