“My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth” (Psalm 121:2). Something we could call “extreme individualism” is on the rise. Here’s how I would define it: “We are our own ultimate authority—not God, community, government, family, etc. Each person has their own truth, which isn’t necessarily connected to any source outside … Continue reading Extreme individualism is on the rise
wholeness
The Holy Spirit makes your spirit whole
“He restoreth my soul” (Psalm 23:3, KJV). What does God’s Spirit do in your life? Among other things the Holy Spirit makes your spirit whole. This is an idea worth pondering (and not just because it’s a neat word-play). A lot of people are talking about “wholeness.” It’s related to being mentally healthy and to … Continue reading The Holy Spirit makes your spirit whole
The excuses we use to fool ourselves
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
The Up Devotional 