Take a hard look at your finances and why you are where you are. Take responsibility for the things that you have control over. Track your spending. Keeping a daily log of how you spend your money. Focus on the important uses of your money. Be aware of how the stress is affecting you. Are […]
Continue Reading...A basic truth about life is that IT CAN BE DIFFICULT. Ironically, this was what I used on my brochure over twenty years ago when I began my journey as a Christian Counselor. And still today, it reigns to be an obvious truth. Life can be difficult. There are times when it is easily manageable, […]
Continue Reading...When we try to comfort someone who just lost a loved one, it would be easier to just take our foot and put it directly in our mouth and chew. One thing about it, we have great intentions but it does not often translate to being supportive and helpful to the person that we are […]
Continue Reading...If you were to put a frog in a pot of water and heat the water; the frog will adjust as the temperature of the water increases. The frog will continue to adjust as the temperature continue to climb. Suddenly, when the frog gets the notion that it is finally time to […]
Continue Reading...Changes in your diet can change the physiological and chemical structure in our brain, thus can lead to a change in your mood. Whether you are being treated for depression or want a boost in your overall mood, add some of these foods into your diet. Dark leafy veggies and broccoli: Contains folate. A deficiency in […]
Continue Reading...Whenever we make the real choice to accept Jesus, to surrender to Him, to live by His commands, to serve, and to be a witness to His greatness. WE ARE ASKING FOR TROUBLE (seemingly). With all the peace and the joy that may come with turning your life over to God comes the testing […]
Continue Reading...Trusting God may be difficult to do when we think He is to be blamed for things going wrong in our lives. “How can a God that allows this pain that I am experiencing be trusted?” If I trust Him, what if He does not do it my way? I have been trusting Him, and look […]
Continue Reading...And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men. (Colossians 3:23) 1. Wake up early. Before the rush of the day, awake to quiet/stillness and use this time to take in some deep breaths, pray, meditate, try some yoga and then plan your day. It is good to think of […]
Continue Reading...Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. (3 John 1:2) Getting started on the road to being healthy does not have to be difficult. Drink water Exercise Eat your fruits and veggies Get your rest Minimize your stressors. Pray and meditate. […]
Continue Reading...Forming habits are necessary to have better lives. It is very hard to stick to them and that can be frustrating. Here are some quick tips to consider when developing good habits. Piggy back on a current habit. Research has shown that we are more successful when we attach a new habit to an old […]
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