The people who God uses
There will always be something that seems to be a stumbling block to you serving God…but He can use you regardless. Consider some of the things that the ‘heroes’ of the Bible had against them…
lies, Lies, LIES! … and how they affect us.
Recently, we had a situation with our children that escalated to a point of tears that is quite rare. After working through the complexity of the situation, it became clear that the cause of it ALL for everyone involved, was LIES… I have to say up front: “I HATE LIES!” Seriously, at so many levels, lies have affected my life: Believing I was unlovable led me in to (and out of) many unneeded relationships. LIE! Believing I needed to earn people’s approval led me to becoming a workaholic. LIE! Believing there was no God led me to having no respect for people …
How to stop speeding? (Or any addictive behaviour)
There are a number of factors to addictive behaviour – but the root of them all is the same: sin and pain. Sin: is breaking God’s law – Lying, stealing, hating, lust, envy, idolatry etc. Anything we rely on outside of God is sin. Alcohol, drugs, sex, relationships, other people, food – the list of idols is long! Pain: pain increases a persons drive to look for comfort or release. Being in pain though (physical, emotional or mental) does not make sin ok – there are no free passes. But it does make it more difficult to break a …