Posted on February 23, 2026
by Jeff Herringshaw
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It is a nameless, forgotten movie from my childhood. But one scene has remained etched in my mind for decades. Perhaps it’s a composite of multiple movies. An individual, walking through a trackless jungle, steps into quicksand. He tries to work his way out,… Continue Reading “Choosing to Admit I Need Help”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Alone, Ask for help, At the end, Can't do it alone, Can't Move, Encourage, End of my rope, Escape, Faith, Free me, freedom, God, Help me, Helplessness, Hope, Humility, I need help, I'm Needy, I'm Stuck, In a mess, In Bondage, Jesus, Life Coach, love, Need a Savior, Need an escape, Need Deliverance, Need Hope, Peace, Request Help, Salvation, Savior, Sinking, Speak Truth, Struggling, Stuck, Truth, Truth speaker, Truth Teller, Vulnerable
I have been a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien’s work for quite a while. Not only do I enjoy reading and rereading his stories of Middle Earth Hobbits, Elves, and Dwarves, but I find snatches of insight about his personal life, faith, and philosophy intriguing… Continue Reading “Choosing to Love What is True”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Authentic, concoction, Deceit, Deceitful, Deceived, Deception, Dishonest, dishonesty, duplicity, factual, Faith, Fake, False, Falsehood, Father of Lies, fib, fish story, Half true, Half Truth, Hate Lies, Hoodwinked, Hope, I hate lies, legitimate, Lied to, Lies, love, Love the truth, Lying, Lying Lips, sham, Shut up, Speak Truth, The devil is a liar, Trust, Trustworthy, Truth, Truthfulness, valid
Posted on April 7, 2025
by Jeff Herringshaw
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I was 19 years old working a summer job between college semesters painting our little town’s city hall. It was a season of experiencing new life in my spiritual walk with Jesus. One day, I was overjoyed to have a conversation with a local… Continue Reading “Choosing Risky Love”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Bitter, Bitterness, Communication, Faith, Good Communication, Hard conversations, Hate, Healing Words, Honest, Honesty, Hope, love, Loving Words, Offended, Offensive, Relationships, Right Relationships, Speak the truth in love, Speak Truth, Truth, Unforgiveness, Words