The Root is a blog created to discuss areas of self-sabotaging behavior that exist in the lives of some of its readers. The content can assist readers to: identify destructive behaviors, apply practical and biblical strategies to annihilate negative root systems of thinking, and transform ones' life from the inside out.
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Re-Emerge and Re-Launch
Apple of His Eye
Recently, I found myself thinking about my daddy and how much he means to me and how much I mean to him. It’s not hard to see why as Father’s Day is approaching and will be upon us shortly. I thought about how much I love him and how much of an influence he is in my life. My parents split when I was very young but fortunately, I have always maintained a close relationship with him.
Who Do Men Say I Am?
What was being said? Whether good, bad, or indifferent Jesus knew who he was, but had it been revealed to those around him. As he was going about doing good works could they see the true nature of his motives? Could they see he was approved and sent by God? He healed many, casted out devils, feed thousands, and revealed the mysteries of the Kingdom that had been hidden in the Scriptures for centuries. Yet, they did not know who was among them, because they were judging by the flesh instead of discerning the spirit.
Sticks & Stones
Are you facing or have you faced a problem, a situation, or a circumstance that you know is clearly beyond your control? After you’ve made several unsuccessful attempts to fix the problem, have you finally come to the conclusion that you can’t fix it? Tell me, while you were in the midst of this challenging time were you told by a friend, a loved one, or a counselor to just let it go? Did they give you instructions on how to accomplish what seems to be an arduous task? Even though you were not quite sure how to do it you decide to let go. You know you’ve made a sound decision, but is there still something in you that just can’t seem to let it go?
Mastering the Art of Letting Go
Are you facing or have you faced a problem, a situation, or a circumstance that you know is clearly beyond your control? After you’ve made several unsuccessful attempts to fix the problem, have you finally come to the conclusion that you can’t fix it? Tell me, while you were in the midst of this challenging time were you told by a friend, a loved one, or a counselor to just let it go? Did they give you instructions on how to accomplish what seems to be an arduous task? Even though you were not quite sure how to do it you decide to let go. You know you’ve made a sound decision, but is there still something in you that just can’t seem to let it go?
The Heart Revealed
Have you ever said something you wished you could take back?
In America, we have taken pride in our civil liberties and legal protections regarding freedom of speech. Unfortunately, it is a God-given freedom that some of our neighboring country men have not been afforded. On the other hand, we are bombarded daily with an onslaught of social media tweets, comments, and opinions regarding our lives be it solicited or unsolicited.
