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Effective Prayer
Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… Many times we go to people asking advice, but we really do not want their input. What we really desire is their stamp of approval on what we want to … Continue reading
Martha, Martha
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
Attitude
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
Illusion Versus Reality
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
Forgiveness
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
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
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
What Jesus Says
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
Someone Pays the Bill
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
He Who Began a Good Work in You…
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
Mary’s Child
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
