THE DITCH OF SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS Last time we discussed the ditch of guilt which lies in wait along the road of every trial. Now we explore the ditch of self-righteousness. We all have tendencies toward falling in one ditch or the…
THE DITCH OF GUILT When I was in college and new in my faith, a young lady friend kept using a phrase about our relationship with God. She’d talk about being “under grace,” and I had no idea what she…
-Joe Fornear That would be really nice, right? Well, welcome to Niceville – He IS always on your side! You might be thinking, “If that’s true, it sure doesn’t feel like it!” I can relate. During my Stage IV cancer battle,…
-Joe Fornear During a high stakes health crisis, the last thing we need is to carry around a bunch of guilt. Yet during my own cancer battle, I never felt as guilty in my entire life. I had a nagging…
The Single Most Destructive Attitude We Can Have – Part 4 – Resenting Yourself – By Joe Fornear If resentment is a bad idea, self-resentment is an even worse one. We get beat up enough in life without piling on…
Let’s be real, we all accumulate baggage on our journeys. We load up with shortcomings, regrets, and sins. So how do we resolve these issues so that we can live free in the here and now? Sins. Who hasn’t mistreated,…
Did I do something to deserve this suffering? This is a common and distressing question for many who find themselves in a fiery trial. After all, who can look back on their lives and declare themselves sin free? Hint: only…
Several people have called or written to ask if God gave them cancer because he is mad at them. I’m delighted to confidently proclaim that Jesus Christ stepped in to take our punishment for sin, therefore God does not punish…
I’ve had some blogger’s block recently. I think I’ve been resisting writing on a topic I’m “supposed” to discuss, but I’d rather avoid. I am not afraid of controversy. I’ll mix it up when necessary, but just mentioning this issue…