Tag: control
-
On Runaway Horses and Scurrying Rats
I remember one night at the jail when Sue was teaching on self-control, she talked about how we would prefer to control other people. She said that if we had a remote control that worked on people, there are plenty of folks we would choose to mute, or we would make them go away simply…
-
On Goats and Sheep
Have you ever tried to help an animal, but because it didn’t understand, was hurt and afraid, it wouldn’t let you? Animals often don’t understand when we’re trying to do what’s best for them. And because they don’t understand, they fight.
-
This Could Be Your Lucky Day
Many Christians will say they don’t believe in luck or that anything happens by accident. Many of the things in life that seem to be coincidence or happenstance are in truth carefully orchestrated by God to bring about His will. But Solomon did say that “time and chance happen to [us] all,” (Ecclesiastes 9:11). I…
-
When Burdens Turn Into Blessings
I once overheard a conversation that has stuck with me for close to 30 years. Two women were talking about God, and one of them said something like this: I don’t like God. He plays favorites.
Walk Worthy 