My desire as a boy was to be strong. Being verbally and physically picked on in elementary school, I became fascinated with the idea of becoming powerful. The longing to prove my strength led to a few fights and endless daydreaming of what that… Continue Reading “Choosing Strange Strength”
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My desire as a boy was to be strong. Being verbally and physically picked on in elementary school, I became fascinated with the idea of becoming powerful. The longing to demonstrate my strength led to a few fights and endless daydreaming of what that… Continue Reading “Choosing a Deeper Strength”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: fear, Gentle, Gentle Words, Gentleness, God's Perspective, Jesus, Jesus' Way, manliness, Meek, Meekness, Power, Powerful, Quiet Strength, Strength, Strong, Submission, Submit, Tender, Tenderness, The Cross, True Strength, Weak, Weakness
Posted on July 12, 2021
by Jeff Herringshaw
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My desire as a boy was to be strong. I was verbally and physically picked on in elementary school. The longing to demonstrate my strength led to a few fights and endless daydreaming of what that day would feel like when I could show… Continue Reading “Choosing Gentleness”
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