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You have power over your mind, not external circumstances. Realize this and you will find strength. Marcus Aurelius We bring frustration upon ourselves when we attempt to control things beyond our control. Are you facing difficult circumstances? Why are you… Continue Reading →
Wouldn’t it be great to have people actually listen to you, especially when you really need them to? Whether team members, family members, or any group member, it’s frustrating and discouraging when people either write off our suggestions or don’t… Continue Reading →
Where do you turn when you’re facing a difficult situation? The Apostle Peter wrote a letter to Christians who were living in a culture in which they were facing difficulties and persecution. You may feel like you’re in a situation… Continue Reading →
We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. Martin Luther King, Jr. We have a tendency to focus on the negative. When we take a step back and learn how to detach emotionally, then we can start to… Continue Reading →
ADVENT — This is the season– as we relive the anticipation of God actually coming in human likeness (Phil. 2:5-8), let’s ponder what that means— Everything was about to CHANGE! Why? Because Someone was COMING to change it all! The… Continue Reading →
The writer of the book of Hebrews enjoins us to pursue peace with others and to live a life of holiness: Pursue peace with all people, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. (Hebrews 12:14) Although… Continue Reading →
An informal survey shows that what most people want for Christmas is two more weeks to prepare for it. Bob Stanley We know Christmas is on the calendar, but there is often a last minute rush to get ready. Christmas… Continue Reading →
No one wants to miss out on the best. Just ask anyone who’s ever bought something they thought was a good deal, only to find out after the “point of no return” that a better deal came along! We do… Continue Reading →
Many of us have cried out in anguish, “What did I do to deserve this?” We must be careful because this question can lead us in a downward spiral. We start feeling sorry for ourselves and then we look to… Continue Reading →
Have you considered the fact that gratitude is a choice? Matthew Henry was an eighteenth-century Puritan preacher who was accosted by robbers. A typical response would be anger and frustration. This was Matthew Henry’s response: Let me be thankful, first,… Continue Reading →
2020—The year people joke about, cry about, post derogatory memes about, and say they can’t wait ‘til it’s over. As though things magically change when the year does. As though it was this year’s fault the pandemic, protests, planetary disasters,… Continue Reading →
People treat their physical body in a variety of ways. Some people take better care of their automobile than their body, whereas other people treat their body as an idol. The Apostle Paul gives us a proper perspective: Or do… Continue Reading →
Our danger is to water down God’s word to suit ourselves. God never fits His word to suit me; He fits me to suit His word. Oswald Chambers Obedience to God’s word may seem difficult at times – God sets… Continue Reading →
With Thanksgiving holiday coming up, here’s a way to get in the mood and even keep it after that one day– the “Alphabet Thanking Game”. As easy as “ABC”, it goes like this: For every letter, think of something to… Continue Reading →
Solomon presents a helpful proverb to ensure we have an honest evaluation of the situation. A wise parent knows that when children are involved in a disagreement with a sibling, they will seek to place themselves in the best light… Continue Reading →
