(This is typically said with an exclamation mark and a spoken, or not, ‘whew’.) It struck me anew how quickly we are to say, ‘Thank you Lord’, when we’ve suddenly emerged or escaped from a difficult situation. Or, how we use those words when things are going well and we are happy and pleased and […]
We all get angry, period. The difference lies in how we handle it. There are basically two ways: inward, which is extremely self-destructive and outward, which can also be self-destructive but can be resolved more quickly (apology). When anger is coped with internally the resultant behavior is typically passive aggressive in order to get what
If ever there was a word that created nearly instantaneous warm feelings it’s the word, ‘holiday’. It can conjure up all sorts of reactions, mostly positive. The word evokes a change from the normal everyday activities and a great deal of joy. Often the word is related to thoughts of great food and in great
Friends are important. But how do you define the word? What makes a good friend? And… according to your own definition, are you a good friend?According to Webster, a friend is: “a person whom one knows well and is fond of, an ally, supporter, sympathizer”. This definition provides 5 essential qualities – known, fond of,
It really is quite uncomfortable being a fence sitter. Plus, no one can count on you because you are constantly trying to shift your position to still stay on the fence but be in a more comfortable position. Not going to happen. And with all the shifting going on – do you know where you
Are you presumptuous? The answer is that we all are, in some fashion, and especially so with God. Presumptuous in my world of definitions is: typically overt, expectation not based in hope but based in a more demanding sense. We expect, underlined, that God will do what we are wanting. There is no, or little,
Success can be punctuated with a period or an exclamation mark – both valid, but one has more celebration associated with it. But, what is success? Webster says it is: “a favorable result, the gaining of wealth, fame, etc.” When you think about the word, what people pop to mind that you consider successful? Are
Do you consider yourself a person of ‘potential’? A person of promise? You are, you know. And how you feel has absolutely nothing to do with it. Scripture provides us with many evidences of this. Actually this is a double edged sword because others also expect you to fulfill your potential.The alternative to being a
“What you compromise to keep…. you’ll lose.” I first heard this from Oral Roberts. I don’t know if this is original with him or if he was quoting someone else. However, if you think about it – there is always a loss in compromise. And this is true for all involved/concerned. And yes I realize
Are you the 100% type or do you hold ‘something’ back, hold it in reserve? When you wake in the morning and are conscious, do you make it an intention of your heart to do your very best in the day? Or do you not think about it and just ‘wait and see’?I would suspect
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
