Greed. What does that word bring to your mind? Do you imagine characters like the Grinch, or Scrooge? Does it make you think about certain celebrities or someone in the business world? Greed can be subtle, all consuming, and it can lead to loneliness, misery, and even destruction. Let’s look into that. This is one part […]
The Truth About Envy: 7 Deadly Sins Part 2
Envy says, “I like what I have, I have what I like, but I like what you have more.” I don’t know who said that, but they nailed it. And the sin of envy is powerful, cunning, and deadly. This is one part of the 7 Deadly Sins series. Here’s where you’ll find all 7 in […]
The Truth About Pride: 7 Deadly Sins Part 1
“Don’t let your pride get in the way.” That’s what my Mom used to tell me. Trust me, I gave her plenty of opportunities to remind me of that. Experiencing satisfaction and joy in who we are, or in our accomplishments isn’t such a bad thing is it? And how is that different than being prideful? This is one […]
Myth? God Will Not Give You More Than You Can Handle
“God won’t give you more than you can handle.” You’ve no doubt heard this from a well-meaning friend when you’ve been down. I’ve probably said it more than I’d like to admit, and I know it’s been said to me.Except, it’s just not Biblical. God Will Not Give You More Than You Can Handle I’m […]
Listen to Your Heart: More Things God Never Said
Listen to your heart is a quote that comes to mind when I think about things we say and attribute to God, even if He never said them. This one is embraced by nearly everyone at some point and in some situation, but the reality is we can’t trust our hearts! Just like when people […]
God Has a Plan and Other Things God Never Said
Christians spend a lot of energy attributing words to God and misquoting Him on things He never said and the Bible just doesn’t teach. These things are usually passed off with the best of intentions, generally to encourage someone or to equip a fellow believer, but many of us are just plain mistaken on the […]
