No? How about your pain. God made us with all these nerve endings for a purpose. To feel pain. So we don’t do what we just did ever again. But what about emotional pain? He’s got that covered, too! He created our body with both mind and will (our spirit). The mind is made up […]
Our critics
It seems like everyone is a critic of some sort. Most are vocal about some aspect of our culture that they disapprove of. When that criticism comes our way we need to swat it away like a pesky fly and forget about it. What do they know about our life? They don’t even know what […]
Forgiveness is a gift
Mistakes are a part of life – and not just yours. Others will offend you – sometimes unknowingly. When I learn from my mistakes I need to help others not make the same mistakes. It works for them, too. But when you are wronged what happens next is crucial to our well-being going forward. Harboring […]
What is wealth?
Most people strive to have more than their parents did – and to have more than most other people, too. But what is wealth – when you really get down to it? You “can’t take it with you” as we all know. Toys and possessions are nice, to be sure. But wealth isn’t only based […]
Everyone knows a “know-it-all”…
…that person who seems to have a lot of knowledge about a subject and, as a result, has that air of arrogance? You probably also know a friend who is a perfect example of humility. The latter group is a smaller one. But so much better to be around. Humility isn’t a sign of weakness. […]
Your children don’t know what they don’t know
Knowledge is built brick by brick. Of course, most children think they know more than we do. Truth is more important than knowledge because almost daily old nuggets of belief are overturned by new discoveries. But one thing never changes – what is good. As the rock ballad said “teach your children well”…your experience gives […]
You are who you know
Ever feel like you’re living your life somewhat isolated from daily living? The human species is not unique in wanting to be with others like us. But God gives us free choice through the heart and mind He gives us. Instinct is built into the animal kingdom to have order in the world. But we […]
Getting fit
Working on getting physically fit gets the endorphins released and the desire to lose some extra flesh increases. Working on getting emotionally fit can also help you lose some extras. Like extra anxiety or guilt So when you are disconnected mentally, when you are discouraged or when you are feeling insecure about the future start […]
What is a fulfilled life?
Is it more toys? More luxury brands? I don’t think so. It’s about love, isn’t it? To love and be loved in return. That can be expensive in terms of the emotional risks of putting yourself out there. Your care and concern for others is the best luxury gift you can give anyone. For all […]
Accepting responsibility
These are difficult times. – no doubt about it. But – I don’t know about you – my life has had a lot of difficulty. I haven’t always acted rationally in those times. I let my circumstances affect my behavior – so I was blameless. Except I wasn’t. Somehow, we mostly got past those bad […]
