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How Does Strife Create Stress?

Strife is defined as conflict or discord and left alone will be a sure path to stress.  Finding a solutiion is your best defense.  Find out WHY it's happening and turn...

How Can Stress be Good for Me?

We all experience stress at different levels.  It's a part of life.  But letting stress change our behaviors constantly leads to...more stress.  Remember, God know's w...

Does God Care Where I Fit in Society?

Status seeking is often loaded with stress.  God warns us of thinking we are above another person.  Remember, we are all precious in his sight.

What is Status Seeking?

We all want to be successful.  Success is defined by how you measure up to others.  Is that really how God want's us to live our lives?

What is Jealously?

Through comparisions, you diminish who you are, by overlooking the gifts and talents God has given you.   No need to compare.  Look in the mirros and discover who you ...

Can I Overcome Self-Deception?

It's tough but we all need to face the truth and the consequences in life.  Ignoring the truth about ourselves can damage what's ahead.  

What is Duplicity?

Have you ever had to cover the way you really feel about something.  Be careful about throwing stones because they can inflict pain that never heals.  Turn to God and ...

When Can Generosity go too Far?

Generosity is a God inspired behavior.  But sometimes generosity can be taken out of context so that it has the reverse effect.  Has that ever happened to you>

How Can I Avoid Self-Deception?

Self-deception is a slipery slope and can and will cross the line of what God intends for us to be and do.  If you are stuck in self-deception, decide right now to see...

The Danger of Deception

Though sin may have gained a foothold in your life, through deception, God's grace is stronger.  Today, it's time to turn away from deception and turn towards God.  To...

Why is Deception Bad?

Deception is everywhere in our world.  Satan decieved Adam and Eve.  You are not alone, but the good news is, God has you covered with his love and mercy.  

Why are Secrets Bad?

That little voice inside is God, telling you to face whatever consequences and cleanse how you live.  Anything else is toxic and eventually will have disasterous conse...

What is Betrayal?

Deceit and secrets are a choice as are truth and honesty.  Betrayal happens when we follow the wrong path.  God will help us find the right way. 

How Can I Avoid Shame and Guilt?

Our eyes are the windows to our soul.  Lying eyes are impossible to hide.  The truth, even when it hurts, is the only way to a better place.

How Can God Help Me With Insecurity?

God's forgiveness and mercy replaces guilt and suspicion.  He has the power to move you beyond insecurity.

Does Suspicion Poison the Mind?

Suspicion is darkness, because we don't fully understand the impact of a situation.  That darkness is banished by the light of Jesus.  Start the journey with a convers...

How Can I Confront Suspicion?

Suspicion is a primitive instinct.  It does have positive attributes.  Suspicion is a red flag that when addressed, can stop further damage.  Consider talking first to...

What is the Root of Suspicion?

Secrecy feeds suspicion.  Our minds can play tricks on us, and it does when we don't fully understand the "truth".  Talk to God and make sure that secrecy doesn't ever...

How Do I Reveal a Secret?

Personal secrets can destroy relationships and your physical health.  Knowing how and when to let them go is a little easier when you start with a conversation with Go...

I Have a Secret - Who do I Tell?

Talking to God is the first step of the clensing process.  Secrets have powre over you.  But the power of God is much stronger.   Time to have a conversation.

How Can a Secret Ruin My Life?

Secrets have the potential to become destructive when saturated with guilt and shame.  Understand that every secret you carry cannot be hidden from God.  And He has th...

Can Adversity be a Blessing?

Yes it can, especially when adversity urges us to rethink what God's purpose is for our life.  

Why Do Secrets Create Excitement?

Be careful with what you hear.  Secrets can drive adversity to the next level.  That's a dangerous place to be.

Why is it Difficult to Love Someone?

Here's the big question.  What do I need to address within myself that is preventing me from loving others?  

How Can I Face a Problem?

You are not alone.  Turn first to God, and discover that He has the solution waiting.

What is Problem Solving?

Problems demand decisions.  Either they overcome us, or we overcome the problem.  Don't ignore the fact that problems cannot be ignored.

How Can I Overcome Resentment?

Resentment is corrosive to your spiratual wellbeing.  It's time to let go and begin healing.  Do that, today.

How Can I Avoid Alienation?

We need each other in life.  Anger many times leads to alienation.  Unresolved anger needs resolution sooner than later.

What is Anger?

Anger is a barrier to resolution.  And over time, that barrier becomes a bigger obstacle.  Anger kills opportunity.  

How Can I Face the Truth About Myself?

Have you ever thanked someone for pointing out a flaw?  Didn't think so, but looking in the mirror is the first step to changing our flaws into assets.  Not easy, but ...

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