Working on Your Joy.
“I will say it again: Rejoice!” – Philippians 4:4b
I know Christians are supposed to be joyful people. And I realize that joy is a result of having the Spirit in me. . .that among all the people of the earth, Christians have the greatest reason to be full of joy. But, sometimes life steps in and robs me of the joy. I know I should feel it, but sometimes I just don’t. The question emerges: Is joy something I should just wait for? Will it just come upon me?
5 Reasons We Don’t Tell Each Other the Truth.
If truth is the path to freedom, why do we become so adept at avoiding it? I have observed many people ruin and frustrate their lives and the lives of loved ones by simply not telling each other the truth.
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The Loneliest Number.
“It is not good for …man to be alone…” – Genesis 2:18
“One is the loneliest number …” -Harry Nilsson
Friendship is like food; we need it to survive!
You and I are Formed for Friendship, we are only at our best when they are at their best. When you cultivate and tend to the health of your friendships, you are taking care of yourself in more ways than you may know.
Your Story is Too Strong!
“All Jesus did that day was tell stories — a long storytelling afternoon.” -Matthew 13:34, The Message
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” – Maya Angelou
Every summer an avalanche of hardback and paperback novels flies off the shelves at bookstores across the country. Millions of buyers pick up a new piece of fiction in which to escape while relaxing on the beach or traveling on vacation. There is a reason for this — everyone loves a good story!
Stories shape our lives, our world, even our souls. Stories capture our imaginations.