Author Archives: Barbara

The Time Is NOW

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… Those living the abundant life know that the past is to learn from, not to live in. Those living in the past are continually lamenting what might have been. They are stuck in … Continue reading

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Passing the Buck

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… Those living the abundant life do not defend poor choices by passing the buck. Passing the buck is an expression that has nothing to do with the American dollar. It actually means to … Continue reading

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Oops!

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… Some may seem successful, but really aren’t living the abundant life if they haven’t learned to take responsibility, not make excuses, and admit mistakes.   General George Patton was a stubborn, obstinate leader. … Continue reading

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Life Is Messy

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… The abundant life realizes that life is unpredictable. It’s filled with inconveniences, difficulties, and frustrations. For want of a better word—life is messy. For those of us who love routine, order, and organization, … Continue reading

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Acknowledge

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… Those living the abundant life know how to acknowledge and appreciate others. Those who focus only on work and not relationships can easily become disconnected from those who are most important to them. … Continue reading

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Better, Not Bitter

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… Those living the abundant life strive to be better, not become bitter. When we think we’ve been wronged or treated unfairly, we can become resentful, which is defined as bitter indignation. The Bible … Continue reading

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As Good As Your Word

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… Those living the abundant life keep their word. “A man is as good as his word” is an old expression. It means a person is reliable and truthful. Keeping one’s word is a … Continue reading

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Evil for Evil

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… The abundant life does not repay evil for evil. We live in an angry world. Frustrations cause people to lash out. They curse, belittle, and hurl insults. Sometimes those toxic tantrums come our … Continue reading

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Be the Best You Can Be

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… Those living abundant life don’t waste time wishing they were someone else. Oscar Wilde once said, “Be yourself! Everyone else is taken.” All in all, that’s pretty good advice. If we are totally … Continue reading

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Beauty Around Us

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… Those living the abundant life appreciate the beauty around them. The first time I went to Italy I noticed that even the sparsest table would have a tiny vase with a fresh flower … Continue reading

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