Tag Archives: Jesus

The Selfishness of Grief

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Michael Cartwright

The severity of that statement is harsh, cruel and true…for me. So, you may ask, how is it that a life-altering, debilitating emotion such as grief be considered selfish? Initially, I will say the loss of my Angel Girl ignited … Continue reading →

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The Intention of Truth

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Michael Cartwright

The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. (Ps 145:18) Me, myself and I have the ability to confuse this human experience quicker than I can conjure a single … Continue reading →

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Consumed Deception

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Michael Cartwright

Then the LORD God said to the woman, “What is this you have done?”  The woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.” (Gen 3:13) Throughout my journey, deception has been at the tip of any failing or misguided … Continue reading →

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Sorrows Blessings…

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Michael Cartwright

…2to proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn, 3to console those who mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, … Continue reading →

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Willing to be Wrong!

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Michael Cartwright

But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (Jas. 4:6) Throughout my journey, I have accumulated numerous ideas, thoughts and beliefs that steer me along my way. … Continue reading →

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Walking Louder than Words!

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Michael Cartwright

7In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness 8and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to … Continue reading →

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Judging Forgiveness?

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Michael Cartwright

Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. (Luke 6:37) There have been more times than I care to remember when I allowed my ego to … Continue reading →

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The Ancient Trap of My Iniquities!

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Michael Cartwright

Direct my steps by Your word, and let no iniquity have dominion over me. (Ps. 119:133) The traits of my soul, or any soul for that matter bare the not so pleasant remains of our past. The history of this … Continue reading →

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Faith is Something!

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Michael Cartwright

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (Heb. 11:1) The all-important, all encompassing element of faith has found its way in to this ongoing journal more than any other topic I have … Continue reading →

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To Nourish Devotion!

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Michael Cartwright

If you explain these things to the brothers and sisters, Timothy, you will be a worthy servant of Christ Jesus, one who is nourished by the message of faith and the good teaching you have followed. (1 Tim 4:6) As … Continue reading →

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