I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel; which is really not another; Galatians 1:6-7 There are times when we cross paths with people who are in genuine need of a miracle in their lives. As options and hope evaporate, we … Continue reading An Irrelevant “gospel”
Author: Hoosierdaddy101
Changes... Under reconstruction
Building Sandcastles
Sandcastles are an amazing thing to watch being sculpted as so much time and talent is on display by the artist. The attention to detail in some of the more elaborate designs will cause a spectator to stand and marvel at what they're seeing. When the initial waves from the incoming tide begin to wash … Continue reading Building Sandcastles
An Amazing Gospel; An Amazing God (Part 1)
(This is where I should include a picture for my post...but the Amazing Gospel does not need me to include an inspiring picture. It can stand on it's own.) This is not meant to be a church-bashing post. I am questioning the gospel I’ve seen and experienced over almost 40 years as a Christian because … Continue reading An Amazing Gospel; An Amazing God (Part 1)
Discovering Amazing
Rough diamonds may sometimes be mistaken for worthless pebbles Thomas Browne Thinking of Mark and Will as I write this today... Paying Attention to the details Thursday afternoon I had a probation appointment with Mark, and after covering the required "stuff", we began really talking. Mark was excited about a new job he recently obtained … Continue reading Discovering Amazing
D, DD, and a Miracle in the Making
Before I start, it's stories like this that make it difficult to walk away from being a probation officer. The stories we have the privilege of watching unfold are nothing short of amazing. I simply wish there were more of them...but I'll enjoy this one! Background We'll start with "D" but will get to "DD" … Continue reading D, DD, and a Miracle in the Making
A Concept vs. A Commitment
(Before I get going, I must give credit for the wording of the title to my pastor Aaron Lucas. The title stuck in my head, but the ideas here come from me as a probation officer, as a basketball coach, and now...as a Realtor. Also, this is reposted from my Real Estate blog.) It … Continue reading A Concept vs. A Commitment
Opportunity
Address the Foundation that will Sustain Your Opportunity Right Place; Wrong Time Have you ever wondered how many times you’ve shown up at the right place, only to learn it was the wrong time? Or perhaps worse, you showed up in the right place at the right time...but you were completely unprepared for the moment? … Continue reading Opportunity
Accountability
I knew a conversation was going to take place with my friend and close brother, and I knew I had things troubling me...but I honestly wasn't sure where things were going to go. I drove along the county road toward home but knew I needed to park and walk for a while. Something was troubling … Continue reading Accountability
Zero Steps
A Lesson from Fitbit Several weeks ago I woke in the morning and did the customary thing of putting on my Fitbit to track steps for the day. As I stared at the Fitbit, I looked at the "0" representing the number of steps I had for the current day and began reflecting...not necessarily something … Continue reading Zero Steps
Pursuing Freedom
I just finished a meeting with one of my probation clients who, through the consequences of his own choices, has been through a lifetime of obstacles in the last 15 months. But he's still standing...and possibly on the verge of breakthrough. Sometimes we're simply slow-learners who need to take the long road through hard lessons. … Continue reading Pursuing Freedom