Why Am I Frustrated with My Spiritual Progress?

Am I Making Excuses for Not Walking By Faith

    I think we all realize that it is easy to talk a “good game.” It is easy to present ourselves to others in a positive light. Just like we do that to others, we also do that to ourselves. We are able to talk up ourselves to ourself! I was recently reminded that...
Why Am I Frustrated with My Spiritual Progress?

Tuning Out the Noise

     One of the activities that my wife and I enjoy is going for rides on our motorcycle. What has made the time together more enjoyable has been the addition of noise cancelling headsets that allow us to talk. It hit me recently that this illustrates a real challenge...
Why Am I Frustrated with My Spiritual Progress?

Where Do I Find My Self-Worth?

     It is easy for all of us to find our self-worth or value in the accomplishments in our lives. It could be in our accomplishments, it could be in the organizations that we are invested in, it can be in the stuff we own or even ourselves. It is also easy for to...
Why Am I Frustrated with My Spiritual Progress?

What Do My Neighbors Think About Me?

     Many years ago, I heard an account that came out of a Baptist Church in the former Soviet Union. The story recounted how we were qualified for leadership in the local church. Those responsible would interview the neighbors and co-workers of the person being...