Dudley's Blog

Warning Signs: Do Not Worship Idols

It seems as though there are warning signs wherever we turn. We see them on food labels warning us of possible allergens; on traffic signs cautioning us about adverse road conditions; and on most products advising us against improper use. I once saw a sticker on a windshield visor that read, “Warning: Do not drive with sunshade in place!” Though we are inundated with warnings, the purpose of these warnings is for our protection—even the…

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You Are Not Defined by Your Mistakes

Making mistakes is an unavoidable hazard in life.  As humans, whether by ignorance or insolence, we make decisions or statements we later regret.  However, what is most important in these situations is how we respond to our sins or mistakes.  In addition to making efforts to rectify our error, we should also introspectively reflect on the causes of our error in the first place.  In those times we may hear two voices—one of condemnation and…

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Love God. Love People.

Many people are familiar with the Ten Commandments, but did you know there are actually 613 laws in the Old Testament of the Bible? Most of us cannot even name seven of the Ten Commandments, let alone summarize the mitzvot—the 613 commandments found in the Torah concerning worship, rituals, sacrifices, judgments, lawsuits, dietary laws, business, how we treat others, and more. The good news is that Jesus, God’s one and only Son, came to fulfill…

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Starting Over…Joyfully

Can you imagine if all of your debts were forgiven as soon as the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Day? Car payments canceled. Student loans erased. Mortgage obligation eliminated. What freedom!  It would be like starting fresh or getting a new lease on life. But that would never happen in a million years, right? 24013566531_14ce34f997_oRead More