Posted on November 18, 2024
by Jeff Herringshaw
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I have been an on and off fan of Star Trek (and its various versions) over the years. As a kid, the alien enemies scared me: Klingons with their cold, hard, and aggressive logic; the emotional paranoia of the Romulans; and the greed and… Continue Reading “Choosing Within Limits”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Boundaries, Eternity, freedom, God's plan, Humility, Limitations, Limits, love, Obedience to God, Pride, Rebellion, Submission to God, Transhumanism, Trust God
Posted on May 20, 2024
by Jeff Herringshaw
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I was a child when I remember first hearing the concept of having a “friendship with God.” It provided a welcome relief from the burden of legalism my young perception of religion had pressed on me. But looking back, I now see that this… Continue Reading “Choosing a Different Kind of Friendship”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Abraham, Closer than a Brother, Companionship, Faith, Friendship with God, God my Friend, God's Way, Good Friends, Hope, Intimacy with God, Jacob, Jesus my Friend, Life, Life-giving, love, Loving God, Obedience, Obedience to God, Relationships, Struggling Friends, Struggling with God, True Friendship, Trust, Wrestling, Wrestling with God
Posted on December 4, 2023
by Jeff Herringshaw
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Many years ago I read a slim little book by a Chinese pastor known as Watchman Nee. It was a study of of the Biblical book of Ephesians. It is called Sit, Walk, Stand, and I have referred to it many times since. SIT He… Continue Reading “Choosing to Hold My Ground”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Alert, Defiance, Don't give up, Don't back down, Faith, Hold fast, No, Not giving up, Obedience, Obedience to God, Obedience to Jesus, Perseverance, Push back, Resist, resisting, Resisting Satan, Resisting the devil, Say no, Spiritual Warfare, Stand up, Strong faith, Take your stand, Taking my stand, Unwavering, Watchman Nee
In every house I’ve lived, sooner or later, we have to deal with pests. We’ve battled everything from snakes to bats, all looking to make a home with us. But of course, the most common little irritating critter has been the mouse. Unfortunately for… Continue Reading “Choosing to say, “NO!””
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Defeated by Temptation, Devilish Temptations, Enticement of Temptation, Fighting Temptation, Fleshly Desires, Fleshly Temptation, Jesus our Example, Obedience, Obedience to God, Obeying God's Word, Over Eating, Overpowered by Temptation, Porn, Pornography, Resisting Temptation, Satan the Tempter, Satisfying the Flesh, Say no, Sexual Sin, Spiritual Death, Spiritual Strength, Temptation, Tempted, Tempted by the Devil, Victory Over Temptation
Posted on October 10, 2022
by Jeff Herringshaw
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The word ‘love’ in English is quite pliable. I can say that I love my wife and I love pizza, and most people will not accuse me of reducing my spouse to a mere platter of pepperoni nor seeking to marry an Italian meal.… Continue Reading “Choosing to Seek the Highest”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Agape Love, Choosing, Conditional love, Falling in Love, Falling out of Love, I choose you, love, Love is a feeling, Love is not a feeling, Love One Another, Obedience, Obedience to God, Searching for love, The highest good, Unconditional Love, Unfailing Love, With all my heart
Posted on August 1, 2022
by Jeff Herringshaw
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I was a child when I remember first hearing the concept of having a “friendship with God.” It provided a welcome relief from the burden of legalism my young perception of religion had pressed on me. But looking back, I now see that this… Continue Reading “Choosing a Real Friend”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Abraham, Companion, Companion for Life, Friends, Friendship, Friendship with God, Giving Relationship, God is my Friend, Intimacy with God, Jacob, Jesus is my Friend, Legalism, Loneliness, Moses, Obedience to God, Obeying God, Trust, Trust in God, Trusting God, Trusting Jesus, Unselfish, Unselfishness, Wrestling with God