Oh Lord, Oh Lord how does my garden grow? I cannot tell you of the excitement I feel when I see a spiritual truth blossom right before my eyes. The awe and wonder of two primary things are very evident. 1. Genesis 2:5-7 says: “When the Lord God made the earth and the heavens, neither wild plantsContinue reading “π―ππ π πππ ππ ππππ ππ ππππ”
Category Archives: Desire
Success is not final, Failure is not Fatal
Winston Churchill said:Β “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”Β We are 21 days into the “Lord’s Table” and I pray that you are doing your best to work towards success, but if you, like myself, missed some days it’s not too late to start again. TheContinue reading “Success is not final, Failure is not Fatal”
12 Days and the need for renewal and recommitment
The nature of living in a fallen world means that we will frequently be tempted to lead out of pride and fear. Whatever the source of our temptationβpersonal struggles, challenges involving other people, or changing circumstances and oppositionβwe always have the choice to once again renew our trust in God and ask Him to transformContinue reading “12 Days and the need for renewal and recommitment”
It’s Been a Week!
Congratulations, we have completed a week of “Feasting at The Lord’s Table”.Β While our book exhorts us that, our goal, is to learn to enjoy Christ more, and form new eating habits that, with God’s help will last a lifetime. Because of our focus on enjoying Christ in this way our weight and foodContinue reading “It’s Been a Week!”
Temptation
Why would I allow you to face temptation? How does this fare with Romans 8:28?Β And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose… In his book All Things for Good, Thomas Watson, argues that everything which happens is ultimately forContinue reading “Temptation”
Why I give in to sinful eating practices
A couple of recent examples are these. Two weeks ago I had to have a filling on my upper left side and a bonding done on my lower right side of my teeth. So My lower right lip and gum were numb as well as my upper left lip and gum. Since it was lunchContinue reading “Why I give in to sinful eating practices”
To comfort, medicate, help with pain, boredom or just plain lazy.
Reasons why we overeat. I must admit Ecclesiastes 6:7 “all a man’s labor is for his mouth and yet the appetite is not satisfied:,Β Β hits home. Here’s a classic i’m sitting at the buffet, we most always choose buffet because of variety and return privileges and understand how convicting when I realize that I have aContinue reading “To comfort, medicate, help with pain, boredom or just plain lazy.”
Proper Motivation
I believe that Scripture teaches us God’s will for us in all things. Having said that, 1 Corinthians 10:31 (AMP) is my theme:Β So then, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of [our great] God. This time, it’s not to have others admire me, to look good inContinue reading “Proper Motivation”
Facebook or TheBook
What is most important, what has long-lasting, what will be the best choice for me today? Today I considered what I am most devoted too. I asked myself what matters most to me personally, what is my driving force and are my choices today aligned with that goal. I am a Disciple of Jesus byContinue reading “Facebook or TheBook”
