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
A good story almost always requires a villain. Everyone loves to detest and blame that guy who is despicable. And what is easier to despise than a creep motivated by pure greed? In movies, a hero commonly struggles against a filthy rich tycoon or… Continue Reading “Choosing to Avoid Avarice”
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Posted on October 14, 2024
by Jeff Herringshaw
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Ever been treated badly? Abandoned? Insulted? Ignored? Forgotten? Replaced? Taken for granted? Or just feel like you never get a break and nothing goes your way? Join the club! I have felt the sting (and sometimes the gut-punch) of all these abuses and misfortunes… Continue Reading “Choosing to NOT Feel Sorry for Myself”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Forgotten, generosity, Generous, Give, giving, Hurt, Lonely, Myself, Pity, Poor Me, Pride, Self Centered, Self-pity, Selfishness, Thankful, Thanksgiving
I realize now there was one central reason I played sports as a kid. I wanted to belong. There were some bright moments on the high school football team, but I knew I would never be a star player. It was the opportunity to… Continue Reading “Choosing the Direction of My Love”
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