Imagine a World With Limits

Picture two artists tasked to create works of art.   Artist A is given limitations. He is told that it must be a painting on a 1 meter by 1 meter canvas. He is also given time constraints-- perhaps 4 weeks. Further he may be given subject constraints--- perhaps the one who commissioned it is …

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I CAN’T Do All Things Through Christ

In case the title wasn't clear enough... I must say it again. "I can't do all things through Christ."  And that feels really good. Now I know some will read this and see a contradiction. After all, one of the most well-known Bible verses is "I CAN do all things through Christ who strengthens me" …

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Some More Thinking Inside the Box. Part 2

Limitations aid growth. Maybe the best way to explain this is by example. I preach periodically. It used to be that I really enjoyed being given full freedom in what I am to preach on. I liked choosing my topic. But over time, I learned to appreciate being given a topic. The reason is that …

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