Strife and Troubles – May 2, 2017 – It doesn’t do us any good to get mad at someone else for doing their job. After all, it is our doing that we’re in need of their authority. If you say, “Ya but…” think about Proverbs 20:3, “Keeping away from strife is an honor for you, but any fool will quarrel; or think about Proverbs 21:21&23 “He or she who pursues righteousness and loyalty finds life, righteousness and honor. He who guards his mouth and his tongue, guards his soul from troubles.” Strife and troubles are weeds in the fertile soil Read More
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Control
Control – April 26, 2017 – Control….what is it, where does it come from, and why do we seek it? Control is perceived power. It comes from the world. People in general want control over someone else. As soon as we can get out from under our parents watchful eye, we begin seeking to exert perceived power over someone else or something. It is seen as authority, but real control is having power over ourselves. Real control is knowing that God is in control. Real control is being a servant to Him, instead of being a rebellious child. Blessings to Read More