Category Archives: Spiritual Development

Practical teachings from the Bible for every day living.

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Ten Steps to Becoming a Problem Solving Maven

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Have you ever been through tough times, testing times? Times when things did not go according to how you think they ought to go. They were situations that you do not ask to go through. There were reports that you received about loved ones – bad news that you did not wish to hear. Has bad news or bad situations ever thrown you for a loop? Have you ever had your head knocked off your shoulders? Have you ever had doubts,  misgivings, fears, nervousness and empty feelings in the pit of your stomach? Tough times, tough tests are part of life 101! Here are ten steps you can take to become a problem solving maven.

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Dealing Successfully with Discouragement

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The Comforter has a ministry of reminding you of the good things of God. But, there are other voices that come and try to remind you of things also. There are voices of discouragement. Picking them out is the difference maker. Recognizing who is speaking to you, discerning and sifting your thoughts is the key. How can we tell the difference between the Holy Spirit’s reminders and these other voices, like discouragement?

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Becoming a Powerful Woman of Purpose

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Ladies, even before the world was made, you were chosen to be holy. Even before the world was made, you were chosen to be an example. Godly woman of purpose you were predestined according to His purpose. Before you were born, you were already set apart. That’s before anybody influenced you against God. That’s before anybody mistreated you. That’s before anybody abused you. That’s before you were ever put down because it’s a ‘man’s world’. Before the thought ever entered your parent’s minds to have you, God ordained you.  Let’s look into the Word and look at some women who found their purpose. Let’s look at what God said in the Bible. We are going to see that what God said in the Bible was way different than what was going on outside during Bible times concerning the role of women.

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What Everybody Ought to Know about Excellence

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There is something about excellence that just thrills the heart. People like being around excellent organizations. They like to engage excellent people. What makes for excellence? How do we know when we have arrived at that attractive condition?  Excellence is a definable commodity. According to Wikapedia, it is is a talent or quality which is unusually good and so surpasses ordinary standards. It is a continuously moving target that can be pursued through actions of integrity, uninterrupted learning and improvement.1

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Six Ways to Go Out on Top

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I once heard a very godly gentleman say when he was in the twilight of his life, ‘It takes the same dedication at seventy years of age as it did when you were twenty.’ Do we get a pass on being committed just because you are in the 4th quarter of your life? You don’t get to ‘retire’ from living like a believer in Jesus. Just because you have some age under your belt does not mean you get a break from believing God. One key to being a successful representative of the gospel of Jesus Christ, in all phases of your life, can be found in the phrase, ‘Focus and Finish.’

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How to Break a Bad Habit

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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda describes his battle with bad habits: “I took a pack of cigarettes from my pocket, stared at it and said, “Whose stronger, you or me?” The answer was me. I stopped smoking. Then I took a vodka martini and said to it, “Who’s stronger, you or me?” Again the answer was me. I quit drinking. Then I went on a diet. I looked at a big plate of linguine with clam sauce and said, “Whose stronger, you or me?” And a little clam looked up at me and answered, “I am.” (Lasorda said), I can’t beat linguine.” If you ever saw a full body picture of Tommy Lasorda, you would know he was telling the truth. He did not beat linguine! But that does not have to be your story. You can overcome bad habits. Here are some thoughts along that line.