Category Archives: Complaining

Extravagantly thankful?

Posted on November 19, 2018 by

What if God made you live today on only those things you thanked Him for yesterday?

Where’s my tooth brush? Oh, I forgot to thank God for it yesterday.

“Nothing taken for granted; everything received with gratitude; everything passed on with grace.” Continue reading →

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Advice I need to hear

Posted on April 10, 2018 by

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

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The power of giving thanks

Posted on November 23, 2017 by

Loss of thankfulness is often a gradual thing that takes the joy out of our lives as we slip into mediocrity. But the rhythm of divine renewal beats in the pulse of a purposefully grateful heart. There’s nothing timid or boring about a life of extravagant gratitude! Be brave and embrace the call to be an extravagantly grateful person. Continue reading →

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Discontentment can sneak up on you

Posted on May 18, 2016 by

Diminished hope easily leads to a deflated spirit of resignation that gradually becomes justified pessimism or even dark cynicism. Here’s a timely call to extravagant gratitude. Continue reading →

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Emotional drugs of choice

Posted on February 20, 2016 by

Emotional reactions to past hurts and injuries give us a feeling of justified relief or emotional retaliation.

Yet those who choose emotional drugs often fail to realize that they are giving extended life to the damage. They allow an abuser or neglecter to extend his control and spread his damage to those who are close to us. Continue reading →

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Why do we need warnings with God’s blessings?

Posted on August 1, 2015 by

Why does God have to attach warnings when He blesses His people? Consider seven stages that often follow God’s blessings. Continue reading →

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Five life-controlling perspectives

Posted on March 17, 2015 by

Perspective is a key word when it comes to the quality of life. It’s also something important to God’s will for our lives. One of the primary practical functions of Scripture is the way it shapes our perspective. Continue reading →

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