Did you know that you have needs that you think are wants, and wants that you think are needs?
In modern, “civilized” countries, we are inundated with advertising slogans and media ploys to encourage us to spend more and desire more. As we have grown as a nation, we have prospered to a point where the fine line between “needs” and “wants” are so blurred that most people really can’t tell what they truly need … versus what they really want.
Posted in Balance
Tagged attitude, Boundaries, love
Within the past seven years or so, I’ve had many chance encounters with people who proudly stated that they once were Christians … but had been delivered from that horrendous belief system.
In asking them to describe to me what areas they had the greatest problem with, none showed any hesitation as they listed the familiar complaints of
Posted in Balance
Tagged assumptions, Intentions, prayer, witchcraft
Every one of us has, or is, or will face a challenge so great, we aren’t sure that we’ll be able to maintain our “sanity” riding out the storm.
Whether it is a financial situation, a relationship, health or some other sudden or growing crisis, our peace hangs in the balance. Truly, our relationship with Christ will be challenged in every way. We’ll discover who we truly trust (ourselves, the doctors, the CPA, friends, or He Who Redeems.)
Posted in Balance, Boundaries, Caregiving, Choices, Fear, Greatest Lies Ever Told, Intentions, Peace, The Mind
Tagged encouragement, Fear, panic, Peace, sound mind
