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Money
The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… The abundant life has a healthy view of money. Those who don’t have money, want it. Some in their quest to get money, become involved in get-rich-quick schemes. Many who have money, … Continue reading
Move On
The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… The abundant life knows how to move on. We all have times of sadness and mourning. The Bible says there is a time for everything. (Ecclesiastes 3:1-11) There will be times when we … Continue reading
Boundaries
The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… The abundant life knows how to set, keep, and respect boundaries. Believe it or not, a person who sets, keeps, and respects boundaries can still be a loving, caring Christian. We are commanded … Continue reading
Freedom Is Not Free
The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… The abundant life knows that freedom is not free. It comes with a cost. With the Fourth of July just around the corner, we went to see a revival of the musical … Continue reading
Apologize
The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… The abundant life knows how to offer a sincere apology. Some people never apologize. Proud people have a hard time admitting they are wrong. Arrogant people know they are never wrong. Those with … Continue reading
Loving Father
The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… The abundant life views God as a loving father, not one whose primary purpose is to punish, reprove, penalize, chastise, rebuke, and condemn. Those with fathers who were distant or absent during childhood … Continue reading
Transitions
The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… The abundant life knows that although change can be challenging, a smooth transition can make the process easier. A transition is a passage or movement from one state, stage, or place to another. … Continue reading
Be the Change
The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… The abundant life knows that change is hard. In fact, just mention the word “change” and an automatic resistance shield springs up around most of us. Yes, change can be hard. Yet, change … Continue reading
Serenity
The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… The abundant life knows that life is unpredictable. You can’t control life. However, you can control your reaction to it. That’s what the first part of the serenity prayer is all about. It … Continue reading
Tame the Tongue
The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… The abundant life endeavors to master the art of knowing when to speak and when to remain silent. They strive to control their tongues, rather than letting their tongues control them. Words are … Continue reading