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How do I Break a Bad Habit?

A habit is strong, especially when it can override your better judgement and sound logic.  The good news:  God has the power to deliver and redeem you, if you're willi...

How Can I Get Rid of Unproductive Thoughts?

Maybe not the easiest thing to do, but step one is always to completely yield to what God is directing you to do.  Simply, listening without speaking is the way to a m...

I am Frustrated! How Can I Get Some Help?

You've heard this before: frustration is thinking, doing or saying the same thing over and over, and expecting a different result.  There is a way out.  Find out how, ...

How Can I Get Rid of My Weaknesses?

Have you ever been stuck in a pattern of thinking and acting that produce negative results.  Self-control is the fruit of the holy spirit.  Start the process of healin...

How Can I Share God's Love?

Jesus calls us "the salt of the earth, and a light to the world".  That pretty much sums it up.  You have a job to do.  And what a wonderful job it is.

How Can I be a Better Listener, When God Speaks to Me?

Life is a distraction, but God always finds a way to get our attention, especially when we believe that we're too busy to hear.  Listen carefully and you will always h...

How Can I Stay on Schedule?

Schedules are tough and many times, schedules can be a challange, or frustrating.  Make the plan, follow the plan, and take time to rest, just like God did.  You're no...

How Can I Get Rid of Bad Thoughts?

Be careful.  Don't get pulled into situations that on have some semblance of truth.  Those places are stumbling blocks to God's purpose and plan for your life.  

Is Unhealthy Thinking, Sinful?

Negative thoughts are toxic.  They could the connection to God.  You can replace them with faith and trust in God.  Now is the time to do that.

How Can I Ask God to Help me Stop Unhealthy Thoughts?

We've all been there.  Problems, thoughts, become distractions, and they build over time into mountains.  As Barney Fife used to say, "nip it in the bud."  Barney was ...

Can I Show Mercy to Me?

Have you ever been caught in a mistake, or a lie?  Extend mercy to yourself by saying "you're right, I was wrong, I apologize."  

How Can I Let go of The Past?

God doesn't want us to dwell on the past.  He wants us to see where we can go.  Letting go isn't always easy.

How Can I Move Into a New Phase of Life?

Life requires us to say goodbye to status quo and accept and adapt to what's next.  Not always an easy thing to do.

How Can I Get Unstuck in Life?

Many people cling to the old ways of thinking and feeling to keep themselves emotionally safe.  Not a great place to be stuck, because every day sets the stage for a n...

What is the Best Gift You've Ever Received?

Sure, it could be a special present, an event, an announcement, a trophy or even a person that came into your life.  But the best gift ever, is mercy.

What is God's Gift of Mercy?

Mercy is God's undeserved, unfailing compassion and love.  And yes, it's hard sometimes to share that gift with others.  It's hard, but essential.

Does God Really Give us the Gift of Mercy?

It's true, we all stray from God's gift of mercy.  Because life causes us to question, giving mercy to those we feel, don't deserve it.  Mercy is for everyone in your ...

Why Should I Show Mercy to Another Person?

God has forgivin us for our sins.  Simply, He wants us to forgive others, even when we feel that forgivness is not there.  Is there someone in your life that needs for...

How Can I be More Like God, by Showing Mercy?

You have been forgivin of your sins by God.  He wants you to do the same towards others, even when you feel they don't deserve it.  Not an easy thing to do, but always...

How Can I Show Mercy to Those, I Feel, Don't Deserve it?

Showing mercy is reflecting God's character in you.  It's true, showing mercy to others, even when we feel they don't deserve it, is how God wants us to live our lives.

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