Random Ramblings from a Fellow Struggler #2
June 17, 2011 | A Cuppa Joe
Every Friday we’ll break away from the topic format, and instead post some random thoughts about current events, spiritual issues or personal matters. Congressman…
Boundaries: What They Are; Why They Matter
June 16, 2011 | Relational Matters
"...establishing or renegotiating boundaries (is) crucial." When you get serious about purity, you’re hopefully not only staying clean and developing a purer lifestyle, but…
Spoiler Alert! You’re Gonna Have a Happy Ending
June 15, 2011 | Doctrinal Matters
I’ve seen the end of the movie, so whatever happens beforehand, I’m at peace. “Being confident of this very thing, that He who began…
Still In the Dog House? Try a Weekly State of the Union Address
June 14, 2011 | Marriage Matters
She needs to see that you have a zeal for her, and for the life and health of your union together. For the married…
Congressman Weiner Seeks Help So What Should Help Look Like?
June 13, 2011 | Keeping It Clean
Photo Credit: AP. "Congressman Anthony Weiner is taking a leave from his duties to “get help” (no doubt by way of treatment for sexual…
Random Ramblings from a Fellow Struggler
June 10, 2011 | A Cuppa Joe
Joe Dallas Spiritual hunger and sexual desire have been two of the most compelling forces in my life. And over my 56 plus years…
Licking My Wounds; Nursing My Grudges
June 9, 2011 | Relational Matters
When you release the wounder, you relieve yourself of the negative, crippling feelings that weaken you. That, too, is the logic of forgiveness. Let’s…
Home Sweet Battlefield
June 8, 2011 | Doctrinal Matters
Good stewardship, not a temptation-free existence, is our goal. I’m reminded daily that although God created the World, this World is not the way…
Rebuilding Her Shattered Trust
June 7, 2011 | Marriage Matters
It’s not enough to confess your sin. You’re also required to do whatever is possible to relieve the effect it’s had on others. When…
A True Player
June 6, 2011 | Keeping It Clean
I loved belonging to little league as a kid – I just didn’t care for baseball. I loved belonging to little league as a…