The quote on the left refers mainly to those who strike out on their own doing what others think might be ridiculous. I believe it also applies to those who are willing to work at ANY job just to be able to "pay the bills." There is something to be said for the one who is willing to work.
Rites Of Passage: any ritual or ceremony wherein a participant crosses a threshold demarcating a transformation of their state of being. This particular definition depends on a cultural awareness and preparation for such a thing we call a rite of passage. However, there are things in our life and U.S. culture that are considered a rite of passage without such formal recognition.
My heart is heavy today. While many of my readers have no real need to know or understand that, I hope that the lessons I am learning may somehow benefit those who read this all the way through. I had the joy of visiting with my oldest child yesterday.
The Christian faith is about FREEDOM. Freedom from rules. Freedom from regulations. Freedom from expectations. Freedom from the past. Freedom from bondage to bad habits. Freedom from the consequence of sin. Freedom to think. Freedom to be who we were meant to be.
Do you see the world through the eyes of love? It has often been said that the "Fruit of the Spirit" listed in Paul's letter to the Galatians is only love. Everything after that--joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,gentleness, and self-control--are simply descriptors of that love.
Dale has been sharing the practical application of the truths from the Bible for more than 40 years. He has often said, "People know how to shout the victory on Sunday, but can't figure out how to handle Monday." This blog is an attempt to help God's people on that journey.
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