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Trusting God To Speak; The Discipline of Silence
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
Posted in Bible Study, Passionate Observations, Uncategorized
Tagged attitude, Bible study, God, Jesus, know Jesus, love, perspective, pray, silence, spirituality, truth, worldview
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Live Blameless?!? Have You Met Me?!?
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
Posted in Bible Study, Observations
Tagged Bible, Bible study, blameless, blamelessness, Jesus, know Jesus, perspective, salvation, spirituality, truth, worldview
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Mental Health; The Oft Overlooked Aspect
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
Posted in Random Musings, Uncategorized
Tagged God, Jesus, know Jesus, mental health, perspective, pray, spirituality, truth, worldview
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Pencil’s Ready? It’s Test Time!
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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Tagged Bible study, faith, God, Jesus, know Jesus, perspective, pray, spirituality, truth, worldview
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I Don’t Matter…Truly!
The other night, I was quite irritated with one of my children because of an attitude issue. As I took a moment to calm down and clear my mind, it dawned on me that “I don’t matter!” Now, initially, this … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Observations, Random Musings
Tagged attitude, Bible study, faith, grace, Jesus, know Jesus, sacrifice, spirituality, suffering, truth, worldview
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When God is Silent, Listen All The More!
Sometimes, I find that God goes silent. Usually, it coincides with my own fears mounting and me shouting for answers. But even when I’ve quieted myself and submitted my fears before Him, I find that I sometimes still do not … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study
Tagged Bible study, blessings, contentment, God, Jesus, perspective, spirituality, suffering, trials, truth
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My Life Motto
Recently, I’ve found a few folks have really benefited from this tidbit. Consequently, I’m posting it here for the benefit of those who might be reading here. In becoming a single-Dad, and since, I’ve found many times when I’m faced … Continue reading
Posted in Random Musings, Single-Parenthood
Tagged Jesus, perspective, single-parenthood, spirituality, truth, worldview
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Who Am I? The Lost Art of Character Building!
(N.B.: After writing this, I realize it bears a similarity to this blog post from 7+ years ago (https://nerdylenses.com/2014/08/23/a-heartfelt-mind-meld-who-are-you/). However, I believes these to be two sides of the same coin. The below speaks more generally to one’s moral character … Continue reading
Posted in Observations, Random Musings
Tagged character, Jesus, know Jesus, perspective, sacrifice, spirituality, step up, truth
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A Heartfelt Mind-Meld: Confessions…
You know, the Bible says we are to confess our sins, one to another. But this is a bit of a different confession. I started this blog as a place where all my nerdy observations of life, things God placed … Continue reading
A Heartfelt Mind-Meld: Are you willing to be broken? … Again?
“God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5:5b, from Proverbs 3:34 “God, how long will you torture me?!? Have I not endured enough? Have You not taken enough? What more must I do before You … Continue reading
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