Hold on, let me remove my plank!

Hold on, let me remove my plank! How to judicate the judgement in your own heart. “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgement you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye?” Matthew 7:1-3 As humans, we love to judge things. We judge books by their covers, ice cream flavors by the tiny spoonful, and even who won the Nathan’s hotdog eating contest by how many franks each contestant was able to shove down their gullet without reintroducing us to ten pounds of mangled meat. And, who hasn’t watched an episode of Judge Judy and determined the guilt or innocence of the accused before Her Honor can even render her own judgement? Judgement is just part of who we are as a species and it sets us apart from the rest of God’s creation. When used appropriately, it’s a mechanism given to us by God to evaluate the circumstances around us and determine the best course of action. But what happens when we begin to judge the character and intentions of one another?

Caught In a Snare: Overcoming Sin’s Firm Grip

Caught In a Snare: Overcoming Sin’s Firm Grip “My eyes are ever on the LORD, for only he will release my feet from the snare.” Psalm 25:15 I have something that I need to admit to all of you… I’m a sinner. I’m sure that comes as no surprise to you, but I was always taught to start with the truth. The reality, which I’m sure that you’re also already aware of, is that

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3 Biblical Principles About Thankfulness

3 Biblical Principles About Thankfulness With Thanksgiving upon us, it’s that time of year once again to slow down, reflect, and be thankful for all the blessings in our lives. If we’re being honest, though, how many of us really do this? I know I’m guilty of skipping a side of thankfulness on my way to the stuffing and mashed potatoes. It’s easy to do when work has been stressful, the commercial Christmas corporate