From the category archives:

Meditation

The Freedom I Choose may be the Freedom I Lose.

March 11, 2010

“All Freedom is measured by its boundaries.
So carry a tape measure.”

How do you measure your boundaries – in inches or in cinches? Living free in your own power is not a cinch! It’s no easy task. When I began my journey back toward a relationship with Christ, I needed guidelines to help me [...]

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How to Quit Worrying

March 8, 2010

Webster’s dictionary defines worry as personal torment of oneself with disturbing thoughts; to fret.  Many believe that worry is an emotional problem. In reality, worry is a psychological problem.  Psychology simply means relating to the mental process.  There is no doubt that worry can be slowed in one’s life, even stopped.  Its even better to [...]

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How to Influence Others, Part 5

February 10, 2010

Talking to God vs. Others
With this point, I will first discuss the negative aspect—talking to others.  This is simply another way to say ‘gossip’; and in this context, we are referring specifically about talking to others about our leaders.  Jude 1:16 says, “These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh [...]

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How to Influence Others, Part 4

February 8, 2010

Motivation vs. Manipulation
We can positively and beneficially influence our leaders through motivation.  I Timothy 6:1 says, “Let as many servants as are under the yoke (joined together) count their own masters (leaders, or employers) worthy of all honour that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed (spoken against).  This does not tell [...]

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