“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” 1 Peter 2:9 NIV “If you’re always trying to be normal, you’ll never know how amazing you can be.” Maya Angelou Really,Continue reading “Who Do You Think Your Are?”
Category Archives: Christianity
Childlike
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, this person is a new creation; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NASB “The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us.”― C.S. Lewis Christianity, if I’m gentle,Continue reading “Childlike”
Perfection? NOT!
“Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” Matthew 5:48 NIV “Progress not perfection.” AA slogan The above quotes are head-scratching, aren’t they? If you’re a recovering Black Sheep, Scapegoat, ne’er do well, you’re finished before you ever start. I’m a C+ student at best in an A+ faith. There are many more knowledgeableContinue reading “Perfection? NOT!”
The Committee (in our heads)
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD.” Isaiah 55:8 NIV “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” C.G. Jung In my head is a committee. No, not a mental disorder or hallucinations, but voices. They sayContinue reading “The Committee (in our heads)”
Moving Toward or Away?
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” 1 John 4:18 NIV “We love because he first loved us.” 1 John 4:19 NIV “Operating out of fear or love?” Are we moving toward ourContinue reading “Moving Toward or Away?”
Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep. (Hint: we’re all black sheep).
A devotional for misfits, outcasts, black sheep, scapegoats and other nefarious types. Do you “step in it?’” Stick your “foot in your mouth?” Struggle with food, booze, spending or another unlikable, frustrating, destructive behavior? Is shame your constant companion? Critical voices? Control, control, control? Anxious much? Stopped a destructive behavior and wonder “what now?” PutContinue reading “Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep. (Hint: we’re all black sheep).”
Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep 