Rituals are markers that help us stay on track and not lose our way. My morning rituals include a little litany that I say out loud every day. Part of it includes what I call my “T-H-I-N-K” affirmations. It goes like this… I will think before I speak, by asking myself: T – Is it … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2020
The Obvious Choice
Do you know the trouble with the most obvious choice? The trouble is that it’s so obvious. If the goal is to be average, predictable, and safe… If you’re happy with being a part of the crowd, a cog in the wheel, just another number, then go for the obvious. It will surprise no one … Continue reading
Who am I?
A true farmer is “wedded” to the land. For them, working the land, sowing the seed, and gathering in the harvest is about more than making money. While a wise farmer operates their farm like a business, their motivation for farming is about more than making a profit. A farmer doesn’t farm for what’s in … Continue reading
Of course I’m right!
Beware of moralizing your tastes, as in… “My way is the right way.” No, your way is the way you do it. Others may do it differently (and even better). Your decision to make your tastes and preferences a moral choice instead of just a choice could very well keep you from learning a better … Continue reading
Church for free
Would you go to another church if they had a better preacher and worship leader? If their services and programs were better and more professionally operated? A lot of people will today. Don’t you be one of them. Church is about being a part of a family. You don’t love your grandparents because they know … Continue reading
Not happy with how things are? Here’s how to change it and help others in the process!
Interested in giving? World Missions: PO Box 8016, Cleveland, TN 37320 World Missions website: COGWM.org Regional office: North Central Region Church of God, PO Box 7460, Bismarck, ND 58507 Regional office website: ncrcog.com Attn: Disaster Relief/Food Relief, project # 765-0036 Continue reading
The Hope Whisperer
We’ve looked at hope for the last three days. Remember, on Tuesday I wrote: Everyday, you are living somewhere between hope and despair and it will be hope that gets you through. Before we move on to something else, let me remind you that this not only describes you, but everyone around you. The ONE … Continue reading
Grow you hope list
Life is uncertain and has many strange twists and turns. But sure to hedge your bets for a happy and fulfilling life by growing your hope list. If you have a 100 things on your hope list and 99 of them fail to come to pass, but number 100 does…you still win! The ONE THING … Continue reading
Sow towards your hope
In all your doings don’t lose sight of what you’re hoping for. Don’t allow the demands of today to rob you of investing in your tomorrows. This day only lasts a few hours but, by God’s grace, you have a long string of tomorrows waiting on you. Be sure to sow seeds towards your hope … Continue reading
Name your hope
Always having something out there you are hoping for. Everyday, you are living somewhere between hope and despair and it will be hope that gets you through. Life wasn’t meant to be run on autopilot; you’ve got to be aiming for something, striving for something, holding on for something. Be patient, hopes are seldom achieved … Continue reading
