Denying Ho-Hum Normal (to Gain the Thrill of Different)
My husband, Michael, tells a lot of humorous stories from his childhood, and one of my favorites involves his middle school art teacher. There was an unfortunate classroom incident concerning a mound of clay that resulted in the frazzled teacher literally...
Denying My Pride (to Gain Awe and Wonder)
[Quick note right off the bat] When I refer to “pride,” I don’t mean “self-regard” or “self-worth.” Those are good! We are God’s creation, and that makes every soul valuable. I’m talking about pride as...
Denying My Desire to Be Boss (to Gain a Leader Worth Following)
Scripture tells me to submit to God. In other words, let God be boss. But isn’t submission for wimps? I don’t want to be wimpy. I want to be strong and brave and powerful and driven and energetic and more like a roaring lion than a clueless sheep....
Denying Myself Sinful Pleasures (to Gain What Truly Satisfies)
How sinful can I be and still go to heaven? Have you ever wondered it? Com’on, admit it. You have. I unconsciously ask myself this question on a daily basis. I don’t use these exact words. But my actions speak louder than words. How much can I get away...
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