Scenario: you are really, really angry (hurt, disappointed, frustrated, et al) what can you do? Remember, you are a Christian and can’t retaliate in the world’s way (of getting… even?). Also, you remember your Bible which tells you, “Vengeance is mine says the Lord. I will repay.”(Deuteronomy 32:35, Romans 12:17). So WHAT can you do? […]
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My theme has become – even if I fail a 100 times in the day… I will always try ‘one more time’. For me, I pray, I will always try one more time than my last failure, disappointment, fill in the blank. I’m a goal setter – it gives, in my opinion, meaning to what
Is that what you think? That you’ve gotten little in return for your investment (energy, time, resources, support, etc.)? Have you ever turned that coin over and looked at what others have received from their investment in you?!!! Consider what others have done, and do, for you – have you ‘repaid them’? In like, kind?
We humans are so very quick to judge, to deflect blame, to point fingers, to act before we have heard both sides. None of us seem to be immune from this behavior. Quite honestly, it makes little difference if ‘everyone’ acts this way… what about you? Do you act as judge, jury, and executioner and
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Ever thought about that? Recently I heard this phrase spoken and I was caught by the statement. First, depending on how you define AND view the word, ‘failure’, then fatal isn’t necessarily part of the definition. Second, potentially, hesitation can be or become fatal. What is ‘hesitation’ to you? How/Does it affect your words or
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Are we too quick to cast the first stone? Or maybe we don’t realize the negative impact our words and/or actions can be when we ‘accuse’. Do we have the ‘facts/evidence’ correct? Have we talked, first, with the offending person to discover their understanding of what they would be accused? Has an attempt been made
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We do need the times of the ‘safety of the shore’. But… we will need to venture forth after some time in our safe or sanctuary place. When you are in your ‘safety’ place/time, what are you doing? Vegetating? Investigating (if so, what)? ‘Relaxing’? Beginning to see all that’s on your plate (and what to
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In absolutely everything you do and say there is personal investment. It may or may not be personal interest, agenda but it is investment. However, I don’t believe that personal investment and personal agenda necessarily define one another. They can and sometimes do… but not necessarily. Investment, in my world of definitions, means an expenditure of
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Whether others are or are not Christians, would they know that you are? How? Does the fact that you are a Christian set you apart, define how you speak and act – is a standard visible? Does the fact that you have accepted Jesus as your Lord a part of your daily walk? Are you afraid
… is not necessarily the end of your journey. Though many times we do think in this way. Not certain why we do this… Your next step is precisely that – the next. Do you see it as part of your life picture? or is it a diversion? or a retreat? Do you even see
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
