Author Archives: Barbara

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… “Martha, Martha…” (Luke 10:41). She’s my kindred spirit. She’s a mover and a shaker. She’s organized. She gets things done. If I had my choice, I’d rather work with one … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… Attitude reveals a lot about us. Our attitude is how we think or feel about something. It represents our outlook and disposition which influences our behavior. It lies deep inside … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… In my daydreams, I envision myself as the perfect Christian. Like a guru at the top of a mountain, people come to seek my spiritual wisdom and insight. Treating the … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… Forgiveness is an important issue with people. This was reinforced to me recently during a podcast interview I did for Fit for Joy about my book The Choice Is Yours: … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… There is a lot of wisdom in that old Bobby McFerrin song “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” According to The Stress Proof Brain by clinical psychologist Melanie Greenberg, about 85 percent … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… Sometimes I feel like a cartoon character with Jesus on one shoulder whispering affirmations in my left ear and a little devil on the other shoulder whispering in my right … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… Years ago a friend of mine and her family were having lunch at a restaurant. Unbeknownst to them an anonymous diner paid their tab. When it came time to pay … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… Everyone has favorite scriptures. If you don’t, you might not be reading your Bible enough. One of my favorites is Philippians 1:6 which says that we can be confident that … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… Years ago I read a story about the baby Jesus. When the people of Nazareth were upset, tired, weary, angry, annoyed, or out of sorts they would say, “Let’s go … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… One of my favorite songs is “Sing.” One line says, “Don’t worry if it’s not good enough for anyone else to hear—just sing, sing a song.” I love that. God … Continue reading →