“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?”
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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)”
Abundance
ABUNDANCE “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10 NIV “I want to know God’s thoughts; the rest are details.” Albert Einstein An abundant life! Full life! Everyone’s idea of an abundant life is unique, special toContinue reading “Abundance”
WE’RE ALL THE SAME SIZE
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God…” Romans 3:23 Another way to say this is: “We’re all the same size at the foot of the cross.” No one is better than you. No one is worse than you. We all need forgiveness. Black Sheep just have a more acute senseContinue reading “WE’RE ALL THE SAME SIZE”
What is the most difficult thing?
About being a black sheep, scapegoat, outcast, misfit or other label? I want to learn from you. Mine is shame.
STORIES
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, thatContinue reading “STORIES”
Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep 