Improving Your Relationships (Pt4)
HOW TO BUILD HEALTHY FRIENDSHIPS BASIC #1 – Get Interested in Other People Proverbs 18:1 (NLT) Unfriendly people care only about themselves; they lash out at common sense. Philippians 2:4 (NIV) Each of you should look not only to...
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CHOOSE CLOSE FRIENDS WHO WILL… Challenge Me Mentally Proverbs 13:20 (NIV) He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 27:17 (NIV) As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens...
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AVOID THESE PEOPLE AS CLOSE FRIENDS Lazy People. 2 Thessalonians 3:6 (TEV) Our friends, we command you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to keep away from all believers who are living a lazy life and who...
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Understanding the 2 Types of Friends Casual Friends Casual friends are the result of circumstances in our life. For instance, we are casual friends with the folks in our neighborhood, where we work, and where we go to church...
Read moreWe Experience What We Tolerate
In Life, We Experience What We Tolerate. Think about that for a few moments. Where are the stress-ers in your life? Are you getting stressed out about things (people) that you know you need to confront but you are...
Read moreHow To Deal With Sadness
Looking back on my life (my birthday was this week so this seemed like a good time to reflect) I can recall the several times I was sad, emotionally down, hurt, or emotionally burdened. Those were tough times, but...
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Ephesians 5:15-17 (NLT) So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you...
Read moreGaining Wisdom
Today is my birthday, so I think I will blog about something I need more of each year; WISDOM. God, our Father, tells us to ask Him for wisdom and that He wants to give it to us (generously)....
Read moreWhat Do You Think?
What are you putting into your mind? Is it good stuff (thoughts that will encourage and motivate you); is it neutral stuff (thoughts that are just empty in meaning – much like a typical reality show or sitcom);...
Read moreWorry Free Living
Some time ago I saw an ad at a local bank promoting “Worry-Free Checking”; as in, I can put my money in their bank and not have to worry about all the hidden fees that come...
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