Is real life entirely "open-world", or are we kind of on rails?
Tag: Choices
Opportunities to Do Good
God gives us the choice to do righteous or selfish things. Do we offer the same choice to others?
Prove It!
So, what do we do with wisdom, once we've obtained it?
Hugging a Porcupine
How can we keep from getting stuck when other things try to control us?
The Real Thing
Sometimes, we don't recognize that we're settling for less, until we try out the genuine article.
Missing the Problem While Disagreeing on the Solution, Part 2
How do we deal those who are solving important problems differently than we would?
Missing the Problem While Disagreeing on the Solution, Part 1
Is it possible that we miss the problem because we disagree with others' solutions?
Wasting Our Time
It's one thing to be stuck without something to pass the time. Are there cases where we're busy doing something that looks productive, but is actually pointless?
Giving Something Up
Does choosing to follow Jesus mean just giving up a little of our "extra" in the offering plate, or something more?
Not Free, But Worth It
Most decisions in life result in a tradeoff - a cost vs. benefit choice. Some paths yield a lot better results than others, though.
Separate Works of Art
If our lives were a movie based on a book, have we picked a good book and adapted it faithfully?
Tactical Analysis
Wouldn't it be great to have a heads-up display of exactly what we needed to know in a challenging situation?
The Power of Choice
Sometimes, the difference in the paths our lives take depends on a choice that we make at a key time. The good news is that the most important choice remains open for us to seize, even if we previously made the wrong decision.
Recharging
In our busy lives, there is a secret (albeit not a well-hidden one) to finding the strength that we need to get through another week.
What Are We Trying to Win?
Life is not a game, but we need to make choices with an eye to succeeding in the "end-game", and towards getting to the outcome that we want.
I Don’t Wanna!
When we reach the end of our own strength, we can quit, or we can seek help from God's limitless supply.
God’s Ultimate Plan vs. My Own
Can we become so focused on our preparations for this earthly life that we forget to prepare for the eternal?
The Gospel in 3 Verses
John 3:16 is a well-known verse of the Bible. It's a great summary of God's love for us. However, taken together with the two following verses, it becomes part of an even bigger message.
You Must Choose
We make decisions - large and small - every day. Is our faith strong enough to make the right decisions when it is difficult, but also most important?
Win-Win
Rather than seeking out the "lesser of two evils", Paul the apostle was conflicted by having two excellent alternatives.
