Tag Archives: know Jesus

Thankful…Or Just Less Grumpy

Posted on 1 December 2025 by Nerdy Mess

A little candor; recently, my eldest told me, “Dad, don’t take this the wrong way, but I think you complain too much!” I’ll admit, my first thought was to defend myself! “I’m not complaining! There’s just a bunch of idiots … Continue reading →

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The Lies We Tell Ourselves…And The Truth!

Posted on 18 November 2025 by Nerdy Mess

Well, it’s been a long while since I posted last. For that, I apologize! God had intentions to put me through a rough time of dryness, and I just didn’t have anything that I felt was worth saying. Honestly, I’m … Continue reading →

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This Is The Day That The Lord Has Made

Posted on 29 August 2022 by Nerdy Mess

To be quite frank, I don’t want to write this post. You see, once I write it, I am accountable to live it. And honestly, I don’t want to live this some days. “What are you TALKING about?!” Right. I … Continue reading →

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Trusting God To Speak; The Discipline of Silence

Posted on 15 August 2022 by Nerdy Mess

Anyone who knows me knows that I’m not exactly a silent guy. Whether it’s a key-chain jangling, my laugh, my footfalls, or my input on an issue, I am rarely without some sound. For some years, I was the guy … Continue reading →

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Live Blameless?!? Have You Met Me?!?

Posted on 8 August 2022 by Nerdy Mess

In many places, the Bible tells us we are to live blamelessly, in such a way that no one can bring an accusation against us. And yet, in this technological age, where all our mistakes and failures can haunt us … Continue reading →

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Mental Health; The Oft Overlooked Aspect

Posted on 3 August 2022 by Nerdy Mess

Normally, Wednesdays are reserved for shorter posts, but this one just couldn’t be much shorter. Nonetheless, this felt too important to hold off on sharing it. So, I apologize for this breech of ediquette, but I hope this post blesses … Continue reading →

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Pencil’s Ready? It’s Test Time!

Posted on 1 August 2022 by Nerdy Mess

Given that today is August 1, I figured a school-themed title was fitting. Additionally, I was reading in 1 Thessalonians 5:12-25, and Paul talks of testing things. So, let’s go to it! Are you ready? When I was younger, I … Continue reading →

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When Life Sucks…Check Your Lenses!

Posted on 25 July 2022 by Nerdy Mess

Have you ever worn glasses? Maybe they were sunglasses, or prescription glassed, or maybe prop glasses for a performance or that “perfect touch to a look.” Whatever glasses they were, didn’t you just hate when you had a smudge on … Continue reading →

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Suffering Honors Jesus & Denies The Flesh

Posted on 20 June 2022 by Nerdy Mess

The last few months have been an opportunity to learn a lot about suffering for Jesus and denying myself. If you know the Bible, you know that, in Luke 9:23, Jesus lays out that to follow Him means “you must … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Opposition Always Follows Spiritual Progress

Posted on 30 May 2022 by NerdyLenses

This principle shifted my thinking! Spiritual opposition always follows spiritual progress; my pastor, at the time, said this in one of his sermons, and I had never really thought about it before. Some of that was my the time and … Continue reading →

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