I don’t want to write this blogpost. In fact, passages in the Bible like this make me wait to call it quits on Failing Forward all together. It makes me want to cancel my women’s group study from here on out. And it definitely makes me want to throw off my fantasies of writing a… Continue reading James: Teaching and the Tongue
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Lukewarm People and a Fiery Rebuke
When I was a kid, I remember some of my parent’s corrections feeling way too harsh. I was convinced I didn’t need that strong of a rebuke. Now as an adult myself and having the opportunity to see some of my sister’s parenting, I understand that correction, particularly on important issues, can’t be overly soft.… Continue reading Lukewarm People and a Fiery Rebuke
More Self-Control
Everything in me didn’t want to face today. I pulled the covers over my eyes but I knew I had to get up. Maybe not as early as I should have, but I did pull back the covers and faced all that was before me. My jaw clenched and I felt my hands form into… Continue reading More Self-Control
