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How Do I Overcome the Desire for Revenge?

Revenge can devastate and and destroy the one desiring it as well as the one to whom it is directed.  God's word clearly tells us "Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge...

How Does Prayer Work?

Fear and regret replaces any joy experienced from getting revenge.  God instructs us to sincerely pray for those who cause you suffering and pain.  Pray that God will ...

How Do I Do What is Right?

Hatred is very powerful, but God gives us the courage and strength to defeat it.  Listening to God and doing what is right can be a challenge, but there is no other wa...

How Do I Manage Anger and Hurt Feelings?

Somewhere along the journey of life we experience rejection and disfavor.  Does your conversation with God offer an apology for your attitude, or do you refuse to acce...

How Does God Help Me Deal with Revenge?

God looks at our motivation to forgive.  Is it given with the right attitude?  Step away from that attitude of revenge and ask God to show you how you should move.  Re...

What is the Danger of Seeking Revenge?

We all will at some time have come up against the cutting edge revenge.  Seeking revenge cuts you deeper than the wound you inflict on others.  God will act on your be...

How Can I Seek Revenge?

Seeking revenge begins by asking for forgiveness and hopeful reconciliation. This is difficult but necessary.  Any other path destroys the opportunity to move ahead wi...

What Does My Mood Reveal About Me?

Your mood is powerful.  It affects your state of mind and how you respond to life.  Your mood can also have a disabling effect on the ability to worship.  Faith in Jes...

What Does a Bad Mood Mean?

Stay away, don't come close and ask nothing from me.  Ever been in that place? Mood swings can be a trap, especially if you have not put your complete trust in God to ...

How Do I Control My Outlook on Life?

Your outlook on life, whether positive or negative is both an indicator of your mood as well as your attitude.  The power of God will give you the strength to power th...

Am I Always Supposed to be Happy?

Expectations based on reality makes happiness a greater possibility.  The faithfulness of God is our greatest source for joy and happiness.  It's a gift, given especia...

How Do I Find Happiness?

There are expectations and then there is reality.  When expectations fail to materialize, disappointment is normal.  God can give you tolerance to accept those situati...

How Do I Overcome Depression?

Depression is a mystery?  There may be no apparent reason.  Problem is, the longer depression exists the more perplexing the challenge becomes to regain happiness.  If...

How Can I Enjoy My Life?

God gives us wisdom, knowledge and happiness.  That's his gift to each and everyone.  Remember, those who trust in God and believe in him will always be the recipient ...

How Can I Truly Embrace Happiness?

Happiness depends on your perspective of the past, present and future.  Trusting God to define that purpose in your life creates feelings of security and fulfillment.

How Do You Define Happiness?

For better or worse.  You hear that in a wedding ceremony, and it's true. Good times, happy times, and times that challenge our life and our faith.  We all experience ...

Can I Be Consistently Happy?

God is the giver of all good things.  He understands your need and will bless you with the things that will make your life richer in so many ways.

How Can I Choose Between Financial Security and Happiness?

Wealth can gain control of your life and eventually destroy you.  On the other hand, trust Jesus to provide for your need for lasting joy and security.

Can Obsessing for Possessions Damage Self-Esteem?

Things, possessions, only provide superficial and temporary happiness.  They can also create a false sense of security.  

What Does It Take to Make You Happy?

Throughout life, belonging, accompanied by love is required for true happiness.  When we belong to Jesus Christ, joy and happiness will freely flow from us to others.

How Can I Find True Happiness?

The wonderful thing about happiness is it's contagious.  Share it with others.

Is Happiness Related to Wealth?

Joy or happiness is an emotional stabilizer that comes only from God.  There are no gaps or loopholes in what God provides.

Can Unhappiness Be a Motivation for Change?

It's true, you don't always get what you want, but Faith is God's gift to you for managing unhappiness.

How Can I Recover From Failure?

Failure is an astute teacher when we are willing to face the truth.  Failure opens the door for new beginnings.

Does God Permit Unhappiness?

While God permits unhappiness to exist, he does not create it.

Can Unhappiness Be Permanent?

While unhappiness is not fatal, it may feel like it. Healing is possible if you find that healing through God.

Is Unhappiness Temporary?

Happy are those who know they need God. For the kingdom of Heaven belongs to them.

What Causes Unhappiness?

Any form of unhappiness creates grief because something has been lost. Has that happened to you?

How Do I Find Happiness?

God doesn't prevent unhappiness from being intrusive. He never intends for it to be permanent.

Does Success Bring Happiness?

It's possible to discover joy and happiness, even when the trials of life have pushed you to the breaking point.

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