Restraint

There are so many times when I want to say what is on my mind. There have been other times when I want to strike back at someone who’s brought harm to me. I’ve picked up some wisdom from some great mentors over the years and they’ve taught me what it means to have great…

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Appropriate Response

There have been times when I laughed at something that should have made me sad. I have also had times when I simply said the wrong thing in response to an event that happened. I see a difference between response and reaction. A response should be thought out and measured. A reaction is quick and…

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Freely Give

I have experienced guilt-giving and I’ve experienced guilt-free giving and I like the latter much better. If I give out of guilt, I completely miss the joy that is associated with giving. Giving out of guilt is drudgery for sure.  The Lord speaks of giving all throughout scripture. I came across giving in a bit…

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Spirit Led

I have been a Christian since I was in 3rdgrade. I remember desiring to follow the Lord and I wanted to go to heaven when I died. I’m not sure that I loved God as much as I feared going to the hell when I died. Over the years, my faith has definitely grown deeper.…

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T-R-O-U-B-L-E

I’ve met TROUBLE more than once. In fact, it seems like he/she comes around way too often. I didn’t refer to trouble as “it”, because more often than not, I connect “trouble” to a person. Trouble means “to disturb the mental calm and contentment; worry, distress, agitate, inconvenience, discomfort or disorder”.  I don’t usually go…

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Bible

  I have started reading a different translation lately. I am reading the New Living Translation (NLT) and I was told it’s on a 6th grade reading level. I really like it so I guess that says a lot about my mental capacity! One of the things that ignited my passion for God’s Word is…

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