Depression feels like one big contradiction. You want to be happy and motivated yet everything inside you is telling you not to do what you need to succeed. So what do you do? Find what makes it worth it and go against everything you're feeling for this purpose. It's exhausting to push through, but the … Continue reading One Big Contradiction
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Clearer and Foggy
The older I get it seems the most important things become clearer while the least important, which had once seemed so black-and-white, have become foggy. Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, by which also you are saved, if … Continue reading Clearer and Foggy
A New Season of Boundaries
With this epiphany, I knew it was time to accept that all this means leaving behind an old season of life and adjusting to a new one.
Be Considerate of Your Teen’s Viewpoint
Even though you may not understand, have a different perspective, or be annoyed by something of opinion that your teen enjoys, when you continually make derogatory comments about what's important to them, you are planting seeds of strife between both of you. Listen to your teen's perspective, voice your concerns if any, set boundaries if … Continue reading Be Considerate of Your Teen’s Viewpoint
Grief Into Gratitude
Just because someone is exhibiting abundant joy doesn't mean they have less problems in their life. They've just learned how to turn their grief into gratitude; a skill which takes deliberate, daily cultivation as it doesn't come naturally. “Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in … Continue reading Grief Into Gratitude
A Culture of Patronage
When reading your bible, be aware that they lived in a culture of patronage; a system where a patron would use their abilities, influence, or position to obtain something for someone that they couldn't obtain for themselves in exchange for the obligation to be of service when called upon; where the gift of the patron … Continue reading A Culture of Patronage
Learn His Wisdom
Have you read God's word today? If not, stop reading this and anything else no matter how spiritual it is and learn His wisdom. People's words may help you in your walk, but there is no substitute for seeking truth from the original source and testing the validity of a person's viewpoint. “Beware lest anyone … Continue reading Learn His Wisdom
Do You Bark Back?
When someone "barks" at you, do you "bark" back? Let's be proactive and not reactive in our responses by remembering: A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 Prayer: When someone speaks harsh words to me, I commit to Your ways, my righteous God, by answering back with … Continue reading Do You Bark Back?
Not My Own
What little wisdom I have is scarcely my own. It's the culmination of what I've had the privilege to learn from others. “A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel" Proverbs 1:5 Prayer: Father, I see wisdom around me, and I open my ears and heart … Continue reading Not My Own
I Will Do
You have to turn "it's so hard" into "I WILL DO" whatever it takes to work through this, otherwise you will always be held down by adversity. Now get on your knees and pray, patiently trusting that GOD WILL PROVIDE the way if you seek it by His will. Prayer: My God, I will do … Continue reading I Will Do
Truth in Love 