Category Archives: Submission

Fallacies 4-6 of the “Fairness Philosophy”

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

Have you ever looked at a co-worker and wondered “Why does she get to do that?” or “Why didn’t he get in trouble for that?” or “How did I get stuck with this?” I call this the “Fairness Philosophy.” Recently … Continue reading →

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Fallacies 1-3 of the “Fairness Philosophy”

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

Have you ever looked at a co-worker and wondered “Why does she get to do that?” or “Why didn’t he get in trouble for that?” or “How did I get stuck with this?” I call this the “Fairness Philosophy.” Recently … Continue reading →

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“What Is That To Thee?” – The Folly and Fallacy of the “Fairness Philosophy”

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

As a Pastor with a large Christian school, I oversee a large staff. Though we desire to please the Lord and enjoy serving Him, it is still easy for the ugly eye of envy to appear between two colleagues. “Why … Continue reading →

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When Rule Cause Bitterness – Part 7

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

18. Rules cause bitterness when no appeal is ever allowed. Leviticus 10:“16 And Moses diligently sought the goat of the sin offering, and, behold, it was burnt: and he was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, the sons of Aaron which … Continue reading →

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When Rules Cause Bitterness – Part 3

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

10. Rules cause bitterness when they are perceived to be what makes one spiritual. Luke 18:“10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed … Continue reading →

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Why we should say “no” to our children.

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

Why we should say “no” to our children.  When you read the following passage I want you to mentally insert the word “rules” when you read the words, “law” or “commandment” (for certainly that is what they were to Paul) … Continue reading →

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Abraham’s Missionary Mindset – Genesis 22 – Part 4

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

ABRAHAM’S MISSIONARY MINDSET Earlier in this series on Abraham, I pointed out that Abraham never set out to be the most blessed man in the history of the world. He merely set out to do whatever God wanted. However, as … Continue reading →

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Preparing For The Big Day – Round 5 – Head-Butting (Not Listening To Anybody)

Posted on March 26, 2011 by

The Championship Of The Bus World Round 5 Head Butting (not listening to anybody) Your corner is cheering and hollering instructions. Are you listening?   Don’t head butt with bus riders – Listen to their complaints, solve the bus problem if … Continue reading →

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Abraham’s Missionary Mindset – Genesis 22 – Part 2

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

ABRAHAM’S MISSIONARY MINDSET In the last post, I pointed out that Abraham never set out to be the most blessed man in the history of the world. He merely set out to do whatever God wanted. However, as a result, God … Continue reading →

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Will That Be One Lump, Or Two? – Part 3

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

How To Let My Kids Handle The Injustices Of Life And Still Retain My Sanity One Lump, Or Two? 16. There is a time and place and right way to take up my kid’s cause. Here is the correct way to approach … Continue reading →

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