Last week we talked about the vital role perspective plays in our pursuit of a grateful heart. Perspective affects whether we see a glass as half full or half empty. But perspective isn't passive. We can shape our perspective based on what we are looking for. Fortunately, the God who gave us ears to hear and eyes to see is...
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November, the month of Thanksgiving! I have a letter board in my home that reads, "November, every day a day to give thanks." Oh, how want that. I want a grateful heart. Day in. Day out. And yet, I know (and more importantly, God knows) I'm not always grateful. Sometimes I end up in a funk of focusing more on what concerns...
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There's better and there's best. My best is always the result of time spent with Him. But dang...
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“I was angry. Shaking my fist and raising my voice to God. ‘Why won’t you let me help you!" My friend sheepishly shared her dream. She said she awoke from it with a start. Mind racing, heart beating she thought, "DID I REALLY JUST SAY THAT?!" Is it bad to wonder if we can “help” God? ...
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I know, you know, we ALL know that none of us is immune to being “the difficult one”. I’m certain I’m a burr in someone else’s side. But mercy, there are times it seems that the people we do life with---Just. Don’t. Get. It. There are a couple of ways we can deal with that...
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The Proverbs 31 Woman is the chick that has it all figured out. I usually feel more like the Proverbs 32 Woman. I think that’s why I read (and re-read) the chapter. Imagine my surprise when God connected the dots between my scarlet covered friend, Easter and freedom from…...
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Unanswered prayer can rattle the most stalwart of saints. What’s a gal to do when it seems as though God is either: a) Ignoring us? b) Refusing us? The answer is simple...
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