True failure is not about making mistakes at all; nor is it about unmet expectations by ourselves or on the part of others. True failure, in my view, only occurs when people choose to give up in the midst of opportunity. Continue reading The Usefulness of “Failure”
“We could all do with some quick and easy down time so that we are freed to think more clearly and not react harshly or impulsively, …” Continue reading When to Use a “Reset” Technique for Better Living
No matter the type of relationship you are in; no matter what circumstance you are in; no matter the belief system from which you come, LOVE is always the answer. Our creator, whom we call God, is in His very essence, love. When we choose love, we choose God. When we choose God, we choose Christ, the physical manifestation of love. So in your struggles, … Continue reading We Keep Coming Back to One Conclusion
If people are ever going to move forward in life; if you, specifically, hope to find a greater path that finds peace and happiness, we all have to take responsibility to make some changes. Continue reading Is Hate Really “Anti-Love?”
It seems that many people are easily offended these days. The more we talk about the need for tolerance, diversity, peace, and harmony, the more we seem to become intolerant, segregated, angry and unruly. I’m not suggesting we just lie down and allow people to do what they will and forget about being a civilized society (that would be a whole different set of problems). … Continue reading Love and … Overlooking an Offense
God is love, as we’ve established in a previous blog via 1 John 4.8,16. He is the essence of, the origin of, and the definition of love. Love is, more often than not, a verb (an action) that is done for the betterment of another. What we identify as love is not emotion (a noun) but a response to another’s loving actions (a verb) toward … Continue reading Love and…Relationship
Just as there are many words for sugar hidden on ingredient labels, there are several words and concepts for love strategically and subtly positioned within the pages of the holy bible. One of these words is MERCY. To extend mercy is to withhold the wrath that someone who has offended us actually deserves in our eyes. When we’ve been wronged and the resulting anger and … Continue reading Love and…Mercy
It’s nearly 2018! I am so excited about showing you how to better understand love in all different kinds of relationships, beginning next week. I think you’ll be surprised at just how important real love is. Remember that love can only be a noun after it has been a verb! Until next week, blessings upon you! Continue reading Love is…
Darkness takes for itself; love gives of itself. Continue reading The Essence of Love
God has a way of teaching us valuable lessons through everyday living, doesn’t He? As a counselor and coach you would think my job would be all about the idea of “fixing” people. After all, everyone has a reason for doing what they do, right? They are hurting and broken, either because of choices they’ve made or because the poor choices of others impacted their … Continue reading I’m Not As Broken As the Fixer
