Lately I’ve been very sensitive and observant to the interactions that I have been having with some fellow Christians. Yes, I get it, no one’s perfect; but I have been noticing a few things that should rarely be observed from Christians. I do believe that it’s very easy to ‘drift’ or even subconsciously do things. We have to be aware of our ways, our motives, and most importantly our hearts. Here are 4 Things Christians Should NOT Be: 1. Christians should not be critical of others. – While on Earth, Jesus was asked: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with…
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Back In Tune With My World: 3 Tips to Help You Keep Perspective
Before my life changing car accident I felt completely in tune with my world. I was receptive, sensitive, observant. I was creative- visualizing new ideas for the future. I was motivated and excited about each day. Then the car accident occurred and completely threw me off. I lost balance. I questioned the point of life with its constant battles. I cried a lot. I questioned God. I questioned myself. I was emotional. Once I moved out of the emotional stage I truly began to rely on God. I began to look past the accident and truly just seek His face. His will. I began to REALLY read His Word, not…
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10 Thoughts About Life Before I Go To Bed
Before I go to bed, I want to share what’s on my mind at the moment. Here are 10 thoughts about life: 1. To reach success or destiny, you can’t give up. We all encounter obstacles. You have to be strong & press on. 2. Take the good with the bad and keep going. There is a time for everything. 3. Love people more than things. People are the most important part of living and the most valuable asset on earth. 4. Be grateful for what you have! No matter how much or little you have. Appreciate it. Take care of it. Don’t complain. 5. Remember that someone is going…
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Share Your Story
Yesterday while working, I had a remarkable conversation with a customer. He began telling me his story and it wasn’t long before I had my pen in hand taking notes. Thankfully, our conversation was over the phone so he couldn’t see me diligently jotting notes. He told me how he went on a long term water diet to lose a lot of weight. It worked. He lost a lot of weight, but he almost died. At the hospital, the doctor told him that he had only seen one other patient whose sugar was as bad as his. It didn’t look good for him. Against the medical reports, he lived. …
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Be Transparent & Make a Difference
To be transparent means to be free from pretense or deceit. When we are transparent we are easily detected or seen through, readily understood. How many of us are truly transparent? How often does pride stop us from sharing something? How often do we stop ourselves from doing something because of how it may make us ‘look’? What about this one: What would they think of me? Take some time to consider that. So much of what we do is not an accurate representation of who we truly are. The world pressures us in ways that we don’t fully realize. Media, music, and our culture all influence the things we…
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I Crashed
My life is filled with moments where I crashed- literally and figuratively. Those moments where I knew exactly where I was going, what I was doing; but then I crash. These huge moments where I’ve crashed out have always changed my course of direction. At impact I’m angry, confused, emotional- I always feel devastated. Back in 2010, when Christ came into my life, He came full force, head on. It appeared as though I crashed. Afterward, I realized He had been whispering for quite a while but I just ignored Him. Didn’t have the time. I was doing my own thing with my own agenda, my own goals. July 21st,…
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Refined: I Love This Word!
I am in love with this word- refined! I’ve been looking into it since after writing this post, and I recently reviewed the antonyms. You have to check this out! If you haven’t already, read the post over the scripture Psalm 66:10. That’s where it all started. First of all, refined = Free from impurities. Secondly, synonyms of refined = Developed, evolved, forward, higher, improved, progressive, advanced. Thirdly, antonyms of refined = Backward, lower, nonprogressive, retarded, rude, undeveloped. Lastly, the scripture Psalm 66:10 states: “For you, O God, tested us; you refined us like silver.” This word is so powerful to me. It is a reminder that if I am not tested,…
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Psalm 66:10: God Refines Us Like Silver Through Tests
“For you, O God, tested us; you refined us like silver.” – Psalm 66:10 As I read this scripture, there are 2 points that jump out at me. God does test us. Tests refine us. The keyword for me in this scripture is refined. It caught my attention and I knew that I needed to get a full, clear understanding of the word refined. According to Merriam Webster, refined means to be free from impurities. Reading this made me smile and definitely gave me more appreciation for Psalm 66:10. Then, I looked up synonyms of the word refined. They are: cultivated, polished, civilized, elegant. That made me say WOW. I was encouraged and…
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I Will Never Comprehend God’s Ways
I will never comprehend God’s ways. He created me, in his image, yet I am so imperfect. He sees through my flaws, sees my essence, and reminds me of how wonderful I am. Even when I don’t feel wonderful, or even worthy. He loves me, unconditionally, and always will. Nothing I can ever do will ever change this. No matter what I do. He allows me to fall, disciplines me, then strengthens me. He then pulls me up, BLESSES me, and ultimately makes me BETTER. I will never comprehend God’s ways. Let’s Stay Connected! * indicates required FIRST NAME EMAIL ADDRESS *
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In a Life Storm? 7 Rules To Live By
We all have those times when our life seems to be one big storm. If you are experiencing a life storm, here are 7 rules to live by: 1. Don’t suppress your feelings. You may feel weak, discouraged, afraid, or even suicidal. Express yourself to someone you can trust. Allow them to assist you with moving through the process. Don’t keep your emotions bottled up. 2. Keep living. Do as much as you can, depending on the circumstances. Try to keep on living. Do a little more each day. Don’t just stop and do nothing. Try to stay productive. 3. Take one day at a time. You may not see…
