The short answer is no. The long answer follows: Way back in the garden we humans made a bad culinary choice. We decided that the knowledge of good and evil produce was better than a total dependence on God. I believe Adam and Eve thought they were helping out. They thought they could be better … Continue reading Can the wrong fruit lead to permanent damage?
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Not a bully
God isn't a bully. When you see a statement like that you would agree, right? Of course God isn't a bully. Bullies are not nice. They take your lunch money. They use fear to get stuff from you. They torment you until you cry. They make your life a miserable existence of hiding and running … Continue reading Not a bully
Children of wrath
Paul says we should be transformed by the renewing of our minds. Rom 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may … Continue reading Children of wrath
Upside down in love
Wrong fruit consumption is the real issue. I know I reference this often but I do believe that our consumption of the knowledge of good and evil is the problem that needs a solution. Jesus is the solution. Do we see the problem? Balance and human justice and personal fairness are products of good and … Continue reading Upside down in love
Divine Days
Sometimes you have one of those divine days. You look back and see God's fingers all over it. Of course He is there all the time, but I feel like He gives us opportunities to grow. I don't understand the spiritual conversations or rules governing encounters or any of that stuff. We have examples like … Continue reading Divine Days