…..someone else throws an insult your way. It could be in the form of a verbal attack or simply another insult. How should we respond? Returning an insult is probably only going to encourage more ridicule. Thoughts result from one of two inputs – through our feelings/emotions or through information and reason. I think we […]
We usually don’t act until we can’t stand it any longer!
That is a big step, though. It becomes the motivator for action. When it comes to our attitudes b our soul, we need to turn to God in prayer for planning for change. Planning for transformation of the spirit earns God’s attention because He wants to be a part of the thought process and the […]
Three is a crowd
We need to avoid placing too much of our faith in another individual for help. We need to mainly focus on God through prayer and His Word. We need to crowd out the negative thoughts and the people who bring those out in us. Only surround yourself with positive people. They will provide nourishment. Negative […]
Where did that thought come from?
Our minds are bombarded by both external and internal stimuli. Was that an emotion or a reasoned conclusion based on facts? It’s important to know the difference. Past hurts can affect our thought process. We can be deceived by thoughts of a past void of nourishment of love from another who is or was important […]
Teamwork – is it a blessing that is dwindling?
It seems as if many people are quick to protest but are unwilling to work together to solve the real problem. They yell and scream but are nowhere around when the work needs to be done. Now what? First, we should break down the task into smaller parts and organize them chronologically. If you can […]
Working on your dream?
Fulfilling a dream is not easy. Others may smirk and call it a “fantasy.” Forget those people. Instead, find those close to you who will support and not oppose you. Next, we need to consider our resources: people with different skills that we possess, finances available, timing and anticipated problems. Not everyone will offer to […]
Coping with change
As we come out of the global pandemic to a certain extent, our lives may never be quite the same. Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes “There is a time for all things, a season for every activity under heaven.” How do we know when it’s the right time for a change in life? Actually, the change […]
From death to life…
Transforming one’s spirit requires that we give up a lot of our own selfish desires (or rights as many call them) in order to put another person first. Some call that “dying to yourself.” The new person is almost like a new resurrected spirit. Resurrection requires a power that can only come from God. The […]
Wishful thinking
Thankfully, God has a sense of humor. When we pray out our outlandish wishes, God responds in the appropriate time and with the correct response for us. He also works within us on those sins we prefer to keep for ourselves. He reveals them to us in a clear manner. Consider David and Bathsheba. David […]
Your safety net
Life has a way of presenting both problems and possible solutions. Which decision is right? The way to figure that out is by taking the time to consider the options, pray about it and then patiently wait for that “still, small voice.” Sometimes, however, we doubt what we’re hearing or seeing because of our defiant […]
