Posts with the category “spar-thoughts”

Do I make a difference?I have never thought about that question. I’ve taken notice of those who do. I notice those who make a difference in the way I would like to, however, I believe this thought has...  Read More

There is a deficiency that may not be recognized, but it results in acting out by ways that cover-up, dismiss, diminish or deaden.The distractions of life keep us in this place of unawareness and repe...  Read More

"God forgives and transforms, He does not overlook."Can you wrap your mind around this thought? Because when you do, you will be filled with gratitude and you will engage in God's process.Am I a 'dirt...  Read More

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): stuck on negative thoughts or actionsPhobias: stuck on a fearEating disorders: stuck on negative eating behaviorPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): stuck on a p...  Read More

I have noticed something in me as years pass and my time with God continues; a greater longing for my glory, whether by way of Jesus coming again or by way of my own death. Rather than this being a mo...  Read More

Col.1:29 "For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me."I do love how ESV puts verse 29 - "His energy...He powerfully works within me.Note: His power and what He ...  Read More

Brothers, there is a spectrum within Christianity and this spectrum is not predicated on anything but growth (maturity). Look close at Rom.14 there you will notice that the one offended by the freedom...  Read More

Rom.12:1 "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed t...  Read More

Adaptation, we are always looking to adapt; compensate for an area of weakness. The more we adapt, the weaker we get in that area. For example, concerning our Christian walk, Jesus said, "a new comman...  Read More

In marriage conflicts, first distinguish who it is with the problem. One person's problem may have nothing to do with other person. There are problems that aren't problems until one person takes perso...  Read More

What I'm Not Responsible ForSomewhere between sleep and wakefulness last night, I found my thoughts rummaging around in marriage.  I thought about everything I do apart from my wife, all that I am res...  Read More

SPAR ThoughtsWorks 'by faith' or 'for faith'?Works within salvation is vital, it gives evidence of faith.  Not only that, it gives evidence for God, and glory to God in the world and to the world.Mayb...  Read More

James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you. 1Pet. 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you. He may exalt you?...  Read More

Paul is not diverted by distraction - neither by his past nor another's criticism. ...  Read More