Todd Gaddis
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The best is yet to come
…at some point we must come to the realization that there’s far more to life…
Combating perfectionism
Scripture for today: 1 Cor. 1: 27If you battle perfectionism, the following may be of assistance.Consider the success of imperfect people in the Bible. One of the main things I’ve learned from the Bible over the years is that God uses faulty people to accomplish His purposes. Jacob was a deceiver, Rahab a prostitute, Moses […]
Encountering critics
Scripture for today: Matt. 5:11-12When Robert Fulton introduced his new invention, the steamboat, naysayers lined the river bank hollering, “It’ll never start, it’ll never start.” Fulton proved them wrong. After much clanking, churning, and groaning, the boat began to move down the river. Though momentarily quiet, the critics soon rallied, yelling, “It’ll never stop, it’ll […]
Bad guilt-Pt 2
Scripture for today: 2 Cor. 10:4When it comes to bad guilt, whether it’s self-inflicted or driven by others, the devil himself is the ultimate source. As stated on greatbiblestudy.com, “Guilt is one of Satan’s biggest weapons against us. It tears us down, it makes us feel dirty, unworthy, and robs us of our faith and […]
Bad guilt-Pt 1
Scripture for today: Rom. 8:1In the Prison Fellowship newsletter, Jubilee, the late Chuck Colson told about a young boy who became extremely fearful during the great New York blackout of 1977. Questioned by his concerned parents, he confessed that at the exact time the lights went out, he had kicked a power line pole. As […]
Good guilt-Pt. 2
Scripture for today: 1 John 1:9One evening, while the famed evangelist D. L. Moody preached, a crime suspect on the run slipped into the anonymity of the crowd. Detective Todd B. Hall would have abandoned the chase had not the doorman, an ex-saloon keeper who knew them both, said, “If you will wait until the […]
Good guilt-Pt 1
Scripture for today: Psalm 32:5 I heard a story about a man who sent this note to the Internal Revenue Service: Dear Sirs:Enclosed, find a check for $2,500. I’ve cheated on my income tax return the last two years, failing to pay the full amount. If I continue to feel guilty and miss sleep, I […]
Excuses, excuses, excuses
Scripture for today: Rev. 3:20 When asked by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and into the Promised Land, Moses responded with a series of excuses. “Who am I that I should go? Whom shall I say sent me? What if they don’t believe me? I’m not a good speaker.” This brings to […]
Advance beyond apathy
Scripture for today: Rom. 13:11Several years ago an “Apathy Club” was formed on a college campus. The officers of the club advertised a meeting of the membership. Sadly, no one showed up. Explanation: They were too apathetic to attend!This brings to mind the story of a Finnish atheist who stated in his will that he […]