From the monthly archives: August 2011
Guilt. Just reading the word affects us. Its a gnawing, irritating, sickening feeling that sits in our gut. It makes us grouchy. It keeps us up at night. It holds us back in our relationship with our kids, our spouse, our friends, and with God. Our guilt condemns us. Sin Avoidance Why do we have [...]
Eight weeks ago I told you about my crossover from being the doctor to becoming the patient. On Sunday my treatment is over and for the first time since injuring it, I will be permitted to bend my right middle finger. The treatment will be over, but the recovery will continue. In addition to having [...]
The difference between being motivated by guilt and love is miles apart. In our church we valued public prayer. Every Wednesday night we gathered to do just that. I have always had a strong desire to please others. Certainly there was no rule saying that in order to be acceptable to everybody else I had [...]
“It is finished.” The words spoken by Jesus declaring the end of the torture and suffering endured on the day of the crucifixion are not discussed and celebrated enough. These three words say so much about humanity, salvation, and life. 1. Completion. The work is done. Over. Finished. There is no need to try to [...]
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