R. Alan Culpepper says: “The most dangerous excuses are those with which we fool ourselves.”* Ouch. Excuses are escape hatches. We use them to somehow excuse ourselves from doing what is right. We excuse a way of thinking, or speaking, or a habit, or a decision, or whatever. As a result we compromise our integrity. … Continue reading The excuses we use to fool ourselves
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Faith is more important than flaws
Yup, you're imperfect. But when you think about serving God, do you consider your flaws statements of honesty, or excuses? Read on.
Procrastination
Why is it so hard to get stuff done? Yup, procrastination can attack all of us! Here's some motivation to get stuff done.
Using God’s love as an excuse
Have you ever tried to go somewhere with only half a map? Have you ever tried to assemble a BBQ with basic picture prompts but instructions that were in a different language? If so, you’ll know that having some of the information isn’t the same as having all of the information. That’s what I think … Continue reading Using God’s love as an excuse
Exhausted, burdened, half-dead bodies
Don't let yesterday's motivation drown in today's excuses. Here's how to think about the plague we call excuses.
Excuses or progress?
Proverbs 4:25 "Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you." (NIV) Today's Thought Sometimes, I think we’re our own worst enemy. We want to be closer to God, but don’t do anything to cultivate the relationship. Or we want to lose 10 pounds but can’t stay away from the high-fat snacks … Continue reading Excuses or progress?
The Up Devotional 