Category Archives: Self

R. is for Remembering and Reflecting on Failure (Damaging Behavior and God’s love Part 3)

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Administrator

Have you ever been ‘stuck’? R is for: Remembering only the negative things that people say about us and reflecting on (meditating on) the wrong thoughts that enter our minds. I used to have a very, very hard time with … Continue reading →

Posted in Behavior, Frustration, Love, Peace, Self, self-Talk | Tagged Christ's righteousness, confession, enjoy the journey, enjoying the journey3, etj3, imperfections, Love, pity party | Leave a comment

The ‘I’ in D. I. R. T. (Damaging Behavior and God’s Love – Part 2)

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Administrator

The ‘I’ in today’s post on D. I. R. T. is about changing irresponsible behavior. We know that when we behave irresponsibly, we prevent others from seeing the true image of God which resides in us. This type of negative … Continue reading →

Posted in Behavior, Family, Love, Relationships, Respect, Responsibility, Self, Self-Control | Tagged burning yourself out, enjoying the journey3, etj3, godsperspective, integrity, irresponsibility, line in the sand, out of balance, responsibility, trust | Leave a comment

Got D. I. R. T.? (Human Value – Part 1)

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Administrator

You’re waiting in line at the market when you look to your left. There it is. The latest in the lives of the f & f (fashionable and famous). You reach to pick it up. Yum! Yum! Nothing like a … Continue reading →

Posted in Behavior, Frustration, Love, Relationships, Respect, Self | Tagged damaging behavior, dirt, disrespect, enjoying the journey3, etj3, gem, gossip, low self-esteem, punching, respect, tongue | Leave a comment

Have You Ever Been Tagless?

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Administrator

When you feel invisible and hopeless, Christ is always there. He sees you. He is there to help. Relax. He loves you unconditionally. His love will give you the hope you need to succeed. Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, Fear, Frustration, God's Love, Laughter, Problems, Self, Self-Esteem, self-Talk, Wisdom | Tagged Christian humor, enjoying the journey 3, enjoying the journey3, etj3, fear, God's love, hope, journey, low self-esteem, self-worth, when you feel invisible | 9 Comments

Whatcha’ Lookin’ At? Seeing the Unseen (Prudence – Good Judgment – Part 2)

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Administrator

We don’t just see with our eyes, we see with our minds. Your eyes are only the lenses of the camera that captures the images in your path. It’s your mind that actually processes the information, much faster than … Continue reading →

Posted in Behavior, boundaries, Frustration, Respect, Self-Control | Tagged boundaries, desensitization, enjoying the journey 3, enjoying the journey3, etj3, focus, holiness, respect, self-control, worldly influence | Leave a comment

There’s a Treasure in Your House! (You are Priceless to God – Part 1)

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Administrator

It’s unbelievable! There are people who have priceless gems right under their noses and they don’t even know it! Perhaps there is a gem in your house that you haven’t discovered yet. If so, this is your blessed … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Respect, Self | Tagged enjoy the journey, enjoying the journey3, etj3, Love, self-worth, treasure | 2 Comments

What Are You Juggling? (Balance)

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Administrator

You say there’s never enough time? Does it feel as though some secret agency has hired you to be a Master juggler? Do you feel the pressure that comes with trying to keep every ball in the air? Does it … Continue reading →

Posted in Balance, God's Love, Peace, Problems, Self | Tagged balance, enjoy the journey, enjoying the journey 3, enjoying the journey3, etj3, God's love, time, trust | Leave a comment

My “When I Grow Up, I Want To…” List

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Administrator

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not … Continue reading →

Posted in Determination, Dreams, Peace, self-Talk, Spiritual Vision, Time, Wisdom | Tagged delays in your dreams, dreaming, enjoying the journey3, envy, etj3, God has a plan, growing up at fifty, hope, it's all about Jesus, jealousy, Love, time to grow up | Leave a comment

Put a Lid on It!

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Administrator

Have you ever had someone to call you on the phone, or pull you to the side, then use you as their personal dumping ground? I have. They dumped all of their negative opinions, complaints, and gossip right into my … Continue reading →

Posted in Behavior, determination, God's Love, Obedience, Peace, Wisdom | Tagged chasing after peace, enjoying the journey 3, etj3, getting rid of spiritual garbage, how to deal with complaints, how to deal with gossip, peace, transforming your thinking | 2 Comments

7 Reasons Why You Shoudn’t Demand Your Way at Any Price

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Administrator

Have you ever heard the saying ‘my way or the highway’? What about the saying, ‘ we try to keep mama happy, ‘cause when mama’s happy, everyone’s happy’? Do you know anyone who lives by the ‘it’s all about me’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Behavior, boundaries, Compassion, Family, Forgiveness, Frustration, God's Love, Love, Pushy, Relationships, Respect, Self-Control | Tagged 7 reasons not to be pushy, enjoying the journey3, forgiveness, Love, relationships, respecting others, self-worth, steamrolling others, what happens when you are too demanding, when people dismiss you | Leave a comment

What Do You Really Want?

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Administrator

What is your image saying to others? Ask yourself aloud, “What have I been saying by the way that I present myself to others?” We may do and say some foolish things, some harmful and often dangerous things, when … Continue reading →

Posted in Behavior, God's Love, Holiness, Love, Relationships, Respect, Self, The Word | Tagged acceptance, enjoying the journey3, forgiveness, holiness, Love, respect, what are you saying with your image, what's your image | Leave a comment

‘Ow-ie’ Testimonials (Learning from Life’s Adversities – Final Part)

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Administrator

I’ve observed that some people wear their scars like badges of honor. Others do their best to cover theirs up. Still, there are some physical scars that can’t be hidden, which force us to deal with them, and move on … Continue reading →

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The Day of the Cane (Learning from Life’s Adversities – Part 3)

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Administrator

Okay, I’ll admit it. I’ve been a very proud person most of my life. God’s working on me though! You wouldn’t think it by looking at me, with my ‘no-frills,’ uh ‘conservative’ (yeah, that’s it), way of dressing and the … Continue reading →

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