Category Archives: 18 Year factor

Five idols parents must avoid

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Parents must be willing to start with their own hearts if they want to be used by God to help transform the hearts of their teenagers. Continue reading →

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Two steps for overcoming addictions

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Is it possible that lasting pleasure comes in successfully battle your obsessions, rather than submitting to them? Continue reading →

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A distinction worthy of reflection

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

It’s a difference of feeling sorry for yourself or because of yourself. Continue reading →

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We fear people because…

Posted on February 11, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

As we grow older, sometimes we let people become too big in our eyes. Continue reading →

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Self-hatred

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

I often meet people who do life with an underlying self-loathing. They sometimes appear confident and nice on the surface, but for those who try to get close to them, it’s a different story. Continue reading →

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Longing for her father’s approval

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

According to her father, she did not eat, dress, or date appropriately. Rather than gaining what her heart desired, she was farther away from the hope of ever being loved by her dad for who she was. Continue reading →

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The outcome of our suffering

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Sometimes we are not sure of all the purposes involved in our suffering. I am encouraged by the hope that the outcome would be a display of… Continue reading →

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Go easy on me

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Looking back, I see ways I should have gone easier on others by better understanding painful parts of their past. I think we call this showing mercy and God provides the best example for us. Continue reading →

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Is this your story?

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

I used a story this morning to summarize a series on the beatitudes. I hope it is your story too. Continue reading →

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Depression – a balanced understanding

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

This is a good time to revisit and better understand the dark shadows of depression that creep over the souls of many. Continue reading →

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