A standard is an established norm, requirement, or model used as a reference for quality, measurement, or behavior, often set by authority, customs, or individuals. It acts as a baseline for comparison and implies a widely accepted or average level of quality. Bottom line, a standard is something we use to judge. Largely, standards are prevalent in work places, religious organizations, cultures and subcultures, and within ourselves. Lately, I have been having a difficult time

Ever feel like like you've gained a victory with the Lord, only to be revisited by the same issue or temptation a few months or even years later? It can feel so discouraging to think you have overcome something only to find yourself struggling, once again, with that same issue. A few years ago, the Lord enlightened me on this process and His beautiful revelation eased the sadness in my heart. You see, I was so devastated that I was wrestling with an issue again. I truly thou

We all want to know who we are and why we are here. For me, having a sense of purpose is everything. I am the type of person that needs a "why" to what I am doing. However, not too long ago, the Lord brought to me a realization that identity was not as much about doing as about being . Identity can be given in many ways. To list a few: God, the world, others and self. Let's start at the end of this list and work our way forward. Self The words we use toward ourself have more

Before bed each night I read one chapter of Psalms and one chapter of Proverbs. Since starting this, I have read through Proverbs two or three times now. Reading through the book in its entirety is very interesting. There are many, many times the book of Proverbs warns about being ensnared by the prostitute. My mind wondered at this several times. We know Solomon gave us most of the Proverbs, and he definitely had some issues with sexual sin. So, I suppose he would intimatel