Have you ever thought about how amazing prayer is? Most of us know that prayer is important. Most of us know that we should pray – regularly. Most of us also know that we do not pray as often as we should. Think about what that means. We say that we know we should pray … Continue reading Prayer Is Amazing!
Author: DrJayCook
When Thinking Turns into Worry
How much time do you spend thinking? We know that thinking is important. After all, we grew up hearing that you should think before you speak. That implies that we often speak before we think. The truth is that we think more than we realize. We constantly process everything around us (sounds, images, moving things, … Continue reading When Thinking Turns into Worry
Do You Want God to Show You the Answer?
Have you ever been frustrated with someone? Have you ever wondered why someone could not seem to understand something that you have tried to explain? I am sure that any teachers reading this can relate. You explain and explain and even give examples of how to accomplish the task, and some student cannot seem to … Continue reading Do You Want God to Show You the Answer?
Love God’s Way
Every store seems to be filled with hearts, cupids, and other Valentine’s Day paraphernalia. It is that time of the year. It is time to focus on love. Or is it? It seems that the kind of love that our culture promotes is little more than a feeling you might (or might not) have. In … Continue reading Love God’s Way
Taking the Spotlight
I am sure that you have never done this, but I know you have experienced it from another. Consider the following scenarios and see if you have ever been in one of them. You are having a conversation about something/anything when the other person suddenly turns the conversation onto themselves – how good they are … Continue reading Taking the Spotlight
Avoid the Slippery Slopes
As I write this article, our area is about to face some possible icy/snowy weather. As you read this, you have already seen whether or not the predictions came true. I hope you have stayed warm and safe. Cold weather in the South brings a lot of fears. We are not used to it. We … Continue reading Avoid the Slippery Slopes
Choosing to Have Peace
To put my own spin on the “Where’s the Beef?” lady from Wendy’s commercials: “Where is the peace?” I know some families that are struggling with some unexpected and painful events. Numerous Americans are struggling in the continued aftermath of hurricanes and tornadoes while others are in the middle of destructive fires. I see people … Continue reading Choosing to Have Peace
For What Do You Long?
Out of all the things in life, what one thing takes up most of your thoughts? What do you want more than anything? What keeps you up at night? For what do you thirst? There are a lot of things that can take up mental space in your head. Some dwell on wanting another job? … Continue reading For What Do You Long?
God’s Gift at Christmas
A brown paper bag was all that I needed. In my pre-Kristi years, I developed a certain reputation for how I wrapped presents. Back then, you could still get your groceries in brown paper bags, and that was what I chose for wrapping my presents. I asked a cashier for a few extra bags every … Continue reading God’s Gift at Christmas
Be a Man Who Makes Things Right
Do you remember the phrase, “He’s too big for his britches”? I do not hear that phrase used very often anymore, but it is a good description of what we see far too often. Too many people think they are more important than anyone else. If you watched the latest Heisman ceremony and its aftermath, … Continue reading Be a Man Who Makes Things Right
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