You did not choose me, but I chose you

You did not choose me, but I chose you

You did not choose me, but I chose you (John 15:16) After I reached a memorable point of surrender to faith, I found myself thanking God over and over for opening my heart to him.  I had been reviewing my selfish, sinful choices in life, and I felt so relieved that my...
Search me, O God, and know my heart

Search me, O God, and know my heart

Search me, O God, and know my heart (Psalm 139:23) I expect many are familiar with this typical scene in a police television drama or movie. A suspect is slammed against a car or a wall so the officers of the law can feel up and down the alleged criminal’s body,...
Be Still and Know that I Am God

Be Still and Know that I Am God

Be still and know that I am God. (Psalm 46:10) I frequently enjoy an early-morning jog to start my day.  During summers in Colorado, that time of day is often the only time when I can be outdoors without the intense hot sun beating down on me.  Cars and other people...
5 Characteristics of Addiction

5 Characteristics of Addiction

Sexual Addiction, a common topic on this blog, is really only a small facet of the bigger category of addiction. We are very clever (and very desperate) creatures and will utilize, whether consciously or not, anything to avoid our circumstances and feelings. We’re...