Tag Archives: excuses

A Lion is Outside

“The lazy man says, “There is a lion outside!  I shall be slain in the streets!” (Proverbs 22:13). “The lazy man says, ‘There is a lion in the road!  A fierce lion in the streets!’  As a door turns on … Continue reading

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For The Team

Jolien Boumkwo is a Belgian track and field athlete.  She competes in the shot put and the hammer throw.  She holds Belgian national records in both.She recently epitomized the idea of team spirit.  She competed in the 2023 European Athletic … Continue reading

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I Can’t Help You

Dan Hicks once sang a song entitled, “How can I miss you when you won’t go away?”  It is a funny song.  The answer to the song title is self-evident. Let’s consider another question.  This time the question is about … Continue reading

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Parables: Excuses

“Excuses are the nails used to build a house of failure.” ~ Don Wilder & Bill Rechin “Don’t make excuses – make good.” ~ Elbert Hubbard “He who excuses himself accuses himself.” ~ Gabriel Meurier “No one ever excuses his … Continue reading

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Can People Make You Sin?

How would you answer this question?  Can people make you sin? Let’s start with this: Can people provoke you into sin?  Yes!  Several times we’re told that Jeroboam “made Israel to sin” (see 1 Kings 14:15-16; 16:9; 16:26; 2 Kings … Continue reading

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