If you’re staring down a decision and it seems like a good idea to you, make sure it’s also a good idea to God. (It’s also a smart thing and check in to see if He hasn’t already said which direction to go — or not.) I know what you’re thinking, “Duh, that seems pretty … Continue reading It Seemed Good
In Genesis 3:1 the serpent approaches Eve and seeks to ensnare her with a very loaded question -- one she knew the answer to, but didn't KNOW the answer to. To Eve's credit she came back at the serpent with, "We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die." Now if their conversation had ended there, our story would've concluded with -- and they lived happily ever after. But, sadly, we know it doesn't.
I went to Walmart today (I know, big mistake) to fill a prescription that was supposed to be ready by 11:15am (It wasn't, but that's a story for another time.) I walked around and browsed to kill some time. As I crisscrossed through the store I passed a certain woman several times. She had the … Continue reading A Father’s Love
Things Pondered 