Meditations on "Truth"

Whether or not we say words with our mouths or use our fingers on social media, we seem to be people of many words.

Making decisions and taking responsibility for our choices requires courage.

While He was on earth, Jesus taught many things and made many statements about the Kingdom of Heaven.

One of the great comforts and challenges, all at the same time, is the reality that we are powerless to manage our lives on our own.

In Proverbs, one of the books of wisdom in the Bible, wisdom is described in the words of a person speaking.

To examine ourselves is to do just that – examine ourselves.

When we repent of our sin and give our lives over to the care of God, the old way of life goes, and we are born again as a new creation in Jesus Christ.

Proverbs is a book of wisdom in the Bible. Several chapters of the book give instruction about sexual immorality and being lured into trouble when we allow ourselves to be drawn into sexual activity outside of the lifetime commitment of marriage.

Dishonesty is a tool we use to try to protect ourselves from shame and guilt and to try to feel better in the moment.

What do we mean when we say that we are trusting in the Lord?

When we begin the recovery process we are often overwhelmed by the guilt and shame of the mess we have made of our lives.

Growing up is challenging. Someone took care of us when we were babies so we could survive.