Posted on July 11, 2022
by Jeff Herringshaw
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The 4th of July has traditionally been one of the most important days for Americans to express their patriotism, loyalty, and love of country. As a kid, I vaguely understood this. Fireworks, picnics, and homemade ice cream were what I perceived and appreciated most.… Continue Reading “Choosing My Allegiance”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: 4th of July, Allegiance, choices, Commitment, Devotion, Jesus is Lord, King Jesus, Kingdom of God, Loyalties, Loyalty, Meaning, Passion, Passionate, Passions, Pledge of Allegiance, Purpose, Ruler Over All
Posted on July 19, 2021
by Jeff Herringshaw
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No matter how hard I try, why are some things so difficult to resist? Overeating? Harsh responses to those who correct me? Anxiety about the future? I know how I should respond, what I’m supposed to do, and what I ought to feel. But… Continue Reading “Choosing to Take Temptation Seriously”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Adopted, Adoption, Allegiance, Child of God, Children of God, Core Identity, daughter of God, Identity, Identity Tag, No longer orphans, Purpose, resisting, Resisting Temptation, son of God, Temptation, Temptation of Jesus, Tempted, Thomas á Kempis, View of Myself, Weakness