The New Testament scriptures speak of the followers of Jesus being set free. The Apostle Paul said, “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery” (Galatians 5:1 ESV). Jesus, himself, said, “.… Continue Reading “Choosing the Old Way to Freedom”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Authoritarian, Autonomy, Beauty, desires, Do what I want, Faith, Faithfulness, Free, Free Choice, Free Will, freedom, Freedom in Christ, Gentleness, God, Godliness, Goodness, Hope, Jesus, Joy, Kindness, love, My Way, No Restraints, Options, Patience, Peace, Self Control, Self-Discipline, Selfishness, Unlimited Freedom, Virtues
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 September 5, 2022
by Jeff Herringshaw
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In the movies it always looked so easy and nonconsequential. As a kid, I watched shows where chairs were busted over heads in barroom fights, the recipient merely staggering a few paces before flinging his opponent through a wooden railing. In addition there were… Continue Reading “Choosing to Offer an Invitation”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Choosing Jesus, Choosing to let Jesus in, Disciple of Jesus, Discipleship, Fellowship with Jesus, Free Will, Gentleness, Honor, Honored, Invitation, Invite Jesus in, Jesus Knocking, Jesus the Gentleman, Jesus waiting, love, Open door, Open Heart, Real Love, Relationship with God, Relationship with Jesus, Revelation 3:20, Submission to God, Volition, Welcome, YWAM
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”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Firmness, Fruit of the Spirit, Gentle, Gentle at Heart, Gentleness, God's Wisdom, Inner Firmness, Jesus, Quiet Strength, Responding Like Jesus, Strength, Strength Under Control, Strong, Tender, Tenderness, Weak, Weakness
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