The first lie is always that the ends justify the means. Even then the outcomes don’t equate to a righteous outcome. Logic breaks down when the ends become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Any good end achieved thru manipulation can be achieved thru honesty. Consequence becomes the fear instead of reaching a desirable result. It is worse to avoid a temporary relationship problem … [Read more...] about Understanding Manipulation As A Sin
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Teach Me Poem
I am broken Teach Me I am confused Teach Me I want to be more like you Teach Me I want to be worthy in your eyes Teach Me I want to know to Hear from you Teach Me Your Words are in the bible Teach Me I want to show your light Teach Me … [Read more...] about Teach Me Poem
Being Specific In Preaching
Too many times teachers within the church speak in generalities instead of specifics. We don’t preach to what the congregation and the culture is personally struggling with. It is very easy to agree with a general assertion without applying it to your life. When you tell people what they want to hear instead of what they need to hear you are pandering. The fear of not offending … [Read more...] about Being Specific In Preaching
Future Of My Blog
I’m sitting here on a Tuesday night with a monumental case of writer’s block. After I reviewed a possible blog I realized it was a thesaurus of my blog on Monday. A while of banging my head against the wall, metaphorically of course, I realized that I’m not editorializing as much on our culture. My blog isn’t as relevant as what I want it to be. Even though I’m happy with the … [Read more...] about Future Of My Blog
Exhausted
I’m exhausted Life is an uphill battle Constantly falling backwards I’m tired of this I’m exhausted Life is a trail of thorns Constantly tearing me up I’m tired of this I’m exhausted Life has a purpose Constantly searching to find out I’m tired of this. I’m exhausted Life is important Constantly God is … [Read more...] about Exhausted