Chained to Approval

We are born not knowing how people operate…how they react…how they love or don’t–we are but a blank slate when it comes to understanding how the people of this planet conduct themselves. We learn–trial and error–as we go along. We pick up behaviors, habits…crutches (idols). Crutches become a way of life–automatic–so deeply ingrained that we … Continue reading →

The Weeds of Sin

The weeds of sin grow up in my heart–it’s a constant battle, cutting them out. They always return as all weeds do–oh, how, I wish they wouldn’t but over and over they grow back. It’s even more frustrating when it’s the same old weeds–the very ones I just repented of and asked forgiveness for. A judgmental … Continue reading →

Control Is An Illusion

Control is an illusion. At best it gives us a false sense of security. When our world begins spinning wildly–our schedules blow-up (too much to do, too little time to do it), financial crisis, unfavorable diagnosis, or a relationship collapses–we grasp at anything to gain a sense that we can determine the outcome of our … Continue reading →