Category Archives: Attitude

Have you given up all your possesions?

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Wisdomforlife

What did Jesus mean “no one can be my disciple who does not give up all his possessions”? Continue reading →

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It’s not the way you think it is

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Wisdomforlife

Delusional self-confidence based on self-accomplishment is not far removed from self-righteousness. It’s an insidiously deadly poison that can be… Continue reading →

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Advice I need to hear

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Wisdomforlife

A friend told me about a list a man keeps with him to help him keep perspective. check it out. Continue reading →

Posted in Attitude, Change, Coaching, Comfort, Complaining, Counseling, Deception, Defeat?, Despair, discouraged, Discouragement, Encouragement, Victory, Wisdom | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Five resources on perspective, attitude and speech

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Wisdomforlife

Attitude is important in our relationships. Check out the following resources on perspective, attitude and speech. Continue reading →

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Turn the light off in your eyes

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

We all know what sad eyes look like but what does it look like when the light is turned off in someone’s eyes? Have you ever noticed what people show or don’t show with their eyes? Continue reading →

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Discouragement – a “dis” on courage

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

We cannot adequately encourage those who have lost perspective without discouraging them from a frame of mind that binds them to their discouragement. (Read it again).

Getting out of the fog of despondency often requires a little loving admonishment. Caring friends will cross this line with love and sensitivity when they sense we need a better perspective. Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Attitude, Bitterness, Christian Counselor, Christian life, Christian worldview, Comfort, Complaceny, Complaining, Confession, Counseling, Depression, Despair, Discouragement, Encouragement, Faith, Holistic ministry, Joy | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Are you a cantankerous Christian?

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Whether old or young, ask yourself if you’re known for being cantankerous and irritable or gracious and grateful. Continue reading →

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Formula E429 could change your life!

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Think of how many times we could defuse a situation by choosing better words and tones. But don’t miss my WARNING LABEL! Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Spirit-filled life

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Five reflections for individual believers and local Churches and three practical steps to take. Continue reading →

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Forgiveness – An act of worship

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

When hurt by others, we often only see the horizontal significance of what occurred. “This is about me and the one who hurt me!” we argue. Yet those who worship God are called to view forgiveness as an act of worship. This is primarily about God and secondarily about me or my offender. When we forgive, we “let go of” instead of “holding on to” or “holding against.”

Forgiveness is an act of releasing to God the hurtful actions and consequences of the wrong done to us. Continue reading →

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