Changing the way I respond to others means changing my view of things. Sometimes I find the world around me is filled with negativity. Some people seem to thrive on bringing everyone around them into their negative world. Once I get into that frame of mind, it is hard to break out. One thing I …
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I admire women that are busy and productive, yet have an air of peace about them. They don’t fret over life’s interruptions, they don’t rush about. They get things done with a calmness and peace that seems unreal. Yet the peace is so strong within them I want to be enveloped in it. I have …
I hate to admit it, but people pleasing is an addiction. The truth is, when people call me, depend on me, seek me out to do something my ego is fed and my image is enhanced. It provides a temporary high. And just like the temporary high from a batch of brownies or a chemical …
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As 2016 approached I started hearing many people talk about their “New Year’s Resolution”. You probably can quote the most often spoken one “I have to eat all this now, because once January 1 arrives I have to change my diet and start exercising”. This immediately sends red flags bursting in my head. Why …
Did you make a New Year’s Resolution last year? How did it go? If you like the majority of people you set it aside within the 1st 6 weeks of the year. Maybe you went a little longer. Perhaps you of the small percentage that stuck to it. If so, congratulations! Not completing your resolution …
I recently ran across an audio series by Theresa Ingram, wife of Pastor Chip Ingram of Living on the Edge. I downloaded the MP3 and PDF files and thoroughly enjoyed the “Precious In His Sight” series and teachings of Theresa. I related so well to her words. The first part is titled “Mirror, Mirror On …
The purposes of the heart are life deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out. Prov 20:5 Several years ago while sitting on my back deck, a friend looked out into my yard and commented on the beautiful yellow roses I had. I looked out and saw no yellow roses. The fence was …
Are you one of those persons who can receive a compliment from 9 people, but then 1 person says something negative and it ruins your day? I am. Or, at least I was. I am trying to become an “I was” in this instance, still working on it. Why do we do it? Why do …
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