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31 Day Challenge to Be a Better Me – Day One
It was this last Friday afternoon that I discovered that the trouble I went through to postpone a payment would not take effect in time for this month. Everything I had (in time, patience and money) went towards remedying the situation. By the end of the afternoon I was tired, frustrated and yet determined to…
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Dealing with a Negative Vibe
There is an alien living in my home. He does not come out all of the time but usually only when I let my guard down – or when I’m just around the corner to a break through. All you have to do is picture that thing that bursts out in the movie “Alien” and…
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Teaching Respect
A house full of boys for this five foot mom means respect HAS to be taught at an early age or I will quickly be outsized. Teaching respect is not as easy as I thought it should be. I am learning that respect comes from those that are respected. Steps for Growing Respect in the…
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Does God Care?
Times get tough. Struggles often have us looking around for a sign – any sign – that God really is with us. It is during these times that we need, want and even crave a physical sign from God that He cares. Knowing God Cares 1. Look for the little things. Often times God will…
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Proverbs 31 Life is Self-Sufficient
This morning I got up and started thinking about all of the things “we” need to get done. Two hours later I’m the only one up and only one of the projects have been tackled. Granted my left wrist is in an ace bandage – but one excuse is just as good as another. Making…
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Living in Victory
We are all called to be the temple of God. It can be tough walking that walk. Self control and flesh control are the walls of that temple. Finding ways to overcome self will help to guide satisfaction. Tips for Victorious Living 1. Make time for God first thing in the morning. It doesn’t have…
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Creating Order for all Aspects of Your Life
Getting my home in order and getting my life back in shape requires that I be willing to make a change. Nothing will be different if I continue to do things the same way. Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results is the true sign of insanity. I know I’m…
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Playing at Church in Contemporary Services
The contemporary service at church was overflowing with emotions. People were smiling, crying, clapping and waving their hands in the air. I grew up in a formal setting so the concert atmosphere got me thinking. Does having a contemporary service make it easier to play at church? Feelings in a Contemporary Service 1. Emotions are…
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Becoming a Door Kicker
Sarah Palin said that she was looking for cracks and then plowing her way through the door. Sarah Palin is a door kicker. Door kickers do not wait until the path is clear of obstacles. They jump on in as soon as the opportunity arises. Peter was another door kicker. He didn’t think through the…