Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doeth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1 You know the drill…You’ve been dieting for several days and you want to weigh in to see how your struggle has paid off. You know if you haven’t lost at least a pound, you’re gonna go eat at least three chocolate covered doughnuts, a bag of barbecue chips, and raid last night’s steakhouse leftovers – not the salad part. Anyways, those deliciously evil things cried out…
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In Coming Warning!
I distinctly remember my mother’s warning, “If you don’t stop that, I’m gonna wear you out! Do you hear me?” How many times have we been watching a movie and heard the sound of intense clicking. We knew right away, as the author intended, what was about to happen. Our hearts raced as our eyes were directed to the ticking bomb. We anxiously sat on the edge of our seats until the main character successfully dismantled the device. Thus, he saved the people without a moment to spare because he had given attention to the warning! How many times have we hobbled into a doctor’s office with a pain in…
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Clean Ourselves Up and Out! Part 1
I, like many of you, tried to start eating healthy on January 1st. Unfortunately, I, also like many of you, failed miserably! Why? I failed because…well I asked God to help me and then I went to search for his answer in the Bible. Wouldn’t you know it! The very first verse I turned to was… Man shall not live by bread alone. I’ve got proof! I need my fried foods and sweets! It’s Matthew 4:4! Ever so quickly, I arose from his holy word and began to happily eat whatever I wanted. I hadn’t stopped eating junk until today! Now, if this sounds silly to you, you are one…
