2 Peter 1: 3-4- says that His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him …and he has given us his very great and precious promises… 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says to give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. …
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It’s All About Paradigms
As we prepare for the fall and winter, I wanted to challenge you about some of your paradigms and thought patterns. An ancient proverb states, “As a man thinks, so he is.” This proverb reminds us that our thoughts produce actions, and actions produce consequences, and consequences contribute to character. Putting this into the context …
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Are You in Your Right Mind? How to Go from Toxic to Tonic in Your Thinking
Ever been angry? Envious? Fearful or greedy? Worried, anxious or just plain rude? Well I sure have. Every day one or more of these characteristics pop up in my life, and I manifest them without even thinking. However, I know that the Lord wants me to express the opposite of these, which is patience, kindness, …
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Are You Doing What You are Supposed to Be Doing Until You Do What You are Supposed to Do?
Limbo. I absolutely cringe when I find myself in limbo. Another word for limbo is waiting. I absolutely cringe when I find myself waiting. But in the waiting, are you doing what you are supposed to be doing while you are waiting to do what you are supposed to do? What are you …
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Eight Tips on how to start and end your day.
These eight tips will help you invest your time more wisely, productively and energetically each day. Some of the tips can be done immediately; others require cultivation. All are time well spent. How to start and end your day. 1. Institute a quiet period in your office, preferably before you dive into your work. Gather …
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Time– The Fourth Dimension
In just a couple of months, Americans will set their clocks back one hour as we end Daylight Saving Time; many look at this as getting that one extra hour of sleep that they crave. It’s interesting to note that the idea of daylight saving was first conceived by Benjamin Franklin in 1784. The main …
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Clutter gets in the way of the life you want to live
In this installment of Principles to live by and to enjoy life more fully, I want to share a simple concept that may revise the way you look at clutter. “At work or at home, clutter gets in the way of the life that you want to live.” Almost always clutter is a combination of …
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Are You Controlled by Your Emotions or Devotions?
When circumstances turn sour in your life do you respond with your emotions or devotions? As I see it, we have one or two ways to act when we experience painful circumstances. We can respond from our negative emotions (anger, resentment, jealousy, bitterness, despair, discouragement or depression) OR we can respond from our noble …
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Are You Being Hung by your Tongue?
Sometimes scripture is so clear and profound, but we miss its power when we do the opposite of what it clearly tells us to do. Here are a few Bible verses that are plain as day about how we are to speak! This is not just about others but also about our own lives. “Keep …
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Fridays are “Clear the Clutter” Day
Let me take you back 35+ years to the early days of professional organizing. There were just a handful of us that ventured out into that undiscovered country called “professional organizing”! I was one of the originals, and my friend Barbara was also one of those intrepid pioneers that journeyed into the great unknown. Now, …
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