Transformational insights for whole-hearted living
Transformational insights for whole-hearted living
Articles related primarily to thinking, believing, and conscious awareness
Sanctification is not just a theological term, but should be the daily guide for the Christian life. Let’s look at what it is and why it makes all the difference. The Webster’s 1828 dictionary defines “sanctify” with the following: to cleanse, purify, set apart, separate, prepare for divine service, ordain and appoint to the work […]
Sanctifying Life: Part one – Steps 1-5 Read More »
Does truth have a price tag? Sometimes the Truth offends. Sometimes offended people try to make martyrs (literally or figuratively) of their offenders. Recorded In Acts 7 is a story of one of the first Christian martyrs. I encourage you to read it for yourself right now beginning with Acts 6:8 through to the end
Adult children who forsake their parents seems to be more common in recent times. It is evidently an age-old problem however, since Solomon addresses it in the Proverbs. “Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother, is a child who brings shame and disgrace.” (Proverbs 19:26; NIV). One of the ways so-called “cancel culture”
In my previous article (Self-talk to Success), we examined the importance of “self-talk” and each person taking ownership of the responsibility to discover and utilize his\her God-given identity and purpose while living on this planet earth. Motivating the self to change in a positive direction is somewhat like an ant trying to navigate an
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We may joke about talking to ourselves, but sometimes it may be very appropriate. May I suggest that you may need to have a conversation with yourself in order to get to the truth of a matter at hand. You will understand what I mean as you read on.. Thoughts produce actions, actions
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Is great performance always a grand thing? Certainly, trying to achieve our greatest God-given potential is a healthy desire. A little further down, I will show an example of how striving to do well can backfire when proper motives and core beliefs are not in tact. First, a little background Often in my articles,
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Do you believe in Jesus? How do you know you believe? The Gospel of John has a clear answer for how to know. John 3:16 is an often quoted verse in the Bible. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life”
Believing Is Obeying Read More »
When you hear the term “great commission” in the context of the Bible, what do you think of? The first four books of the New Testament are narratives written about the life of Jesus. Jesus gave his followers specific instructions about continuing his ministry when he left the earth. Christ’s Great Commission is described similarly
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In a “free” society the pursuit of happiness is a fundamental right, correct? At first glance, that’s what the US Declaration of Independence seems to indicate. However, is happiness the goal, or the fruit of a goal? Darren Hardy, in a past issue of Success Magazine says, “Happiness is not a pursuit; it’s a
About a decade ago, I became aware of a pilot study published in the journal Nutrition & Diabetes. Scientists say that changing your eating behavior can actually change how your brain reacts to high-calorie and low-calorie foods. It may be possible to rewire your brain so that it wants — even craves, healthier foods.
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