My sense of identity, of who I am, could easily have been lost and never found again if I had accepted that where I came from humanly must determine who I am.
We've all heard (and probably said) it: "You have your father's eyes," or "You're just like your Aunt Jean." While there's certainly no harm in appreciating common spiritual qualities among family members and friends, we should avoid believing that heredity either helps or hurts us.
As his alcoholic father tried to force his way into the house, this author had a choice to make—one that would affect not only the outcome right then but the future as well.
As his alcoholic father tried to force his way into the house, this author had a choice to make—one that would affect not only the outcome right then but the future as well.
It can seem necessary, even easy, to mind other people's business. There's more to gain, though, from placing your confidence in God's government. In this case, doing so healed heart trouble.
