As we are listening to others tell us stories about their friends’, family members’, co-workers’, church leaders’, and entertainers’ hardships, betrayals, rumors, and embarrassing moments, what is our reason for listening? At times we try to rationalize our listening reason by justifying that we are listening so that we can pray for them as they are going through their hardships. … Read More
Word Fast: Criticism
We can be quick to express disapproval, to notice negative actions, and to recognize behavior faults of others. We wait patiently for an opportunity to criticize or offer our opinion on how the situation should have been handled. Wait!! The next time we prepare ourselves to respond negatively, let us remind ourselves, and proclaim God’s word that states: “Judge not, … Read More
Darkness
This atmosphere can be gloomy, depressing, overbearing with isolation and loneliness. We cannot see the path ahead within the thick darkness. We feel a sense of hopelessness. If we transition from a pessimist spirit to an optimistic we can see God’s handy work and his blessing during the darkness. Medical industry proclaim that darkness makes our immune system work efficiently … Read More
Unloved
Are you standing on a corner feeling unloved? This feeling manifest when we feel unwanted, misunderstood, unvalued, and not cared for. The feelings might be hindering and true; however, we have the final authority on how deep we will allow the roots of unloved to manifest and remain within our lifestyles. Let us combat the feelings of unloved by Avoiding … Read More
Personality Type: Conscientious (C) Style
Everything must be perfect, from our appearances, conversations, and work performance. We need to know the answers and purpose for decisions and choices made. We need answers to the Whys. Our personality type may be Conscientious (C) Style. As the owl “Whooooo” so does our quest for the “Whys”. Some Conscientious (C) Style personality traits are: We seek consistency of … Read More
Personailty Type: Supportive (S) Style
We are easy to get along with. Our conversation focus is on being active and compassionate listeners. People love to share their life stories with us. Our personality type may be Supportive (S) Style. As a dove we can lovingly and harmoniously restore harmony within our homes, careers, and communities. Some Supportive (S) Style personality traits are: We interact with … Read More
Cup Holder
We enjoy the convenience and use of cup holders. Rushing to work, we can stop by Starbucks and get an expresso to go and secure it within our cup holder. On picnics or engaging in lawn concert, our traveling chairs provide us with drinking cup holders. We can say, our cup holders successfully hold our drinking items. What spiritual cup … Read More
Baby Steps
Watching a baby take his or her first steps is exciting. Each step taking is a shorter stride than the toddler’s parents’ steps. The energy, love, and a sense of accomplishment felt by the viewers remind us that “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way” (Psalm 37:22). As we faithfully … Read More
I Got It!
A lot of times we search, seek, and wonder when will we be able to accomplish the various tasks, goals, and dreams we set out to master. We shrink back when we feel that we do not have the tools needed to accomplish our hearts’ desires. We permit doubt to detour us from believing that we are capable and qualified … Read More
Belief in Thoughts
There are a lot of thoughts nesting over and residing within our minds. Some thoughts leave us fearful, doubtful, and flood our souls with feelings of sadness or depression. When we permit God’s love, reassurance, and affirmation to flood our thought process, we believe we can accomplish our goals, overcome anxiety attacks, and endure relational conflicts. The battle within our … Read More