Tag Archives: excuses

Discipline has changed since my elementary school days over 40 years ago. Outside our principal’s office was a line across the floor where the feet of those sent for a visit with him would line up perfectly…waiting. While almost unheard of today, corporal punishment was administered to some offenders by ...

My pastor’s recent sermon centered on three things: God, money and me.  I was impacted by the unusual clarity of this message and want to share it with you. If you are seeking a closer walk with God, money is one of the biggest issues that can block you from ...

The world is full of excuses. Excuses for being late. Excuses for drinking. Excuses for not completing projects. Excuses for making excuses. They’re everywhere, and too often they serve as a crutch for well-meaning people. “I would look for better work, but I’m afraid I won’t find anything that will ...

“Hey you.” “Who me?” “Yes, you, child of God. Did you know that you are called?” “No, not me. I can’t preach. I can’t teach. I can’t … [insert excuse here]. Let’s face it, we can really come up with excuses when we want to, can’t we? We often want ...

Do you ever feel that the task to which God has called you is more than you can do? Moses did. When God first spoke to him out of the burning bush and commanded him to lead His people out of Egypt, Moses came up with a myriad of excuses: ...