Confessions of a People Pleaser

For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to make people happy.  That desire in itself is not a bad thing.  However, when we try to meet someone’s unrealistic expectations and demands we are setting ourselves up for trouble.  Creating happiness is actually out of our control.  We…

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The First Seven Minutes

I have heard that the first seven minutes of the morning set the tone for the entire day. If that is so, why do I so often open up my computer and check the news when I first wake up? It seems rather counterproductive. My true desire is to wake…

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When God Says No

What should we do when God says, “No”?  That’s a good question.  I think I’m writing this post for me, though, maybe some of you have wondered the same thing.  Dealing with disappointment is always difficult.  I tell myself that God knows best and He is always right.  I trust…

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I Believe…

I Believe… That we should celebrate everyday, for everyday is a gift from God. I Believe… That we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel. I Believe… That either you allow God to control your attitude, or it controls you. I Believe… That it’s taking me…

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The Right Direction

Don’t you just love the new phone apps that give you turn by turn instructions to wherever you want to go?  After only living in my current town about 8 months, I still don’t know where everything is.  So, when I’m heading out to someplace new, I plunk an address…

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