Do you get mad, sad, or glad? Every day we have conversations, hear news reports, or read the opinions of others on social media about the turmoil and lawlessness in our society. Some people get mad about it and let their anger over the violence and corruption show through their responses. Some people get sad … Continue reading Are You Mad, Sad, or Glad?
Faith
Should I Do the Right Thing?
Have you ever done the right thing but were treated as if you did something awful? Maybe you stood up for someone when no one else would. Maybe you refused to join others in their gossiping or crude conversations. Maybe you chose not to participate in something that you knew was morally wrong (and possibly … Continue reading Should I Do the Right Thing?
Do You Really Know Him?
Have you ever asked someone about another person with a question like, “What is he/she really like?” The idea behind that question is that we want to know about someone at a deeper level. We know what the person seems to be like or what their public perception is, but we want to know more … Continue reading Do You Really Know Him?
Where Is Your Loyalty?
Sometimes it’s hard to root for your favorite team, isn’t it? Teams have good years and bad years, It is exciting when everything is going well, but that is not always how seasons go. You start the season with high expectations, but as the season progresses, the team unravels. It is heartbreaking. Life shows us … Continue reading Where Is Your Loyalty?
Prayer Is Amazing!
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!
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
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