Monthly Archives: February 2015

The dictionary states that fretting is “an irritated state of mind or expression of annoyance; vexation; discontent or the like.” We can easily be pulled into fretting, as we look around at politics, or feel agitated at the kids, family members, friends, coworkers, or even an enemy. When we fret, the Bible tells us, it will only lead us in the wrong direction, away from a solution, and cause our discontent to escalate. When we fret about people, we negatively…..

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In this world it is very easy to speak negative, cynical words that injure, tear down, and wound hearts. God desires to encourage, build up, and bring healing to all who have been damaged by unconstructive words. The Lord wants us to turn away from speaking lies, gossip, or any pessimistic, harmful words that tear others down spiritually and emotionally. He wants to use our positive, truthful words to help heal one another! Our speech needs to be beneficial to…..

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Few people understand that to experience big joy we must experience big sorrow. Because most of us are working so hard at trying to be happy on the surface, we miss the pathway leading to true spiritual joy of the heart! That pathway to elevated joy must begin with an encounter with hardship, loss, or disappointment. This paradox brings hope to those who suffer! When we go through difficulty, we often tend to grit our teeth and try to hold…..

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