Tag Archives: relationships

Mystery Solved!

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Administrator

I was sitting at my desk when Veronica, a fourth grader in my school choir, walked into my room after school. She said in a worried voice, “Look at my chin. I woke up this morning with this on my … Continue reading →

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Love Overflow – Part 7 Conclusion

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Administrator

We can reach out to one person at a time. Sow the seeds of the Spirit. God doesn’t want to fill your life with a little love, a little peace, a little joy, or tiny bit of self-control. Rather, … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, determination, God's Love, Love, passion | Tagged compassion, enjoy the journey, enjoying the journey 3, enjoying the journey3, etj3, family, God's love, journey, kindness, Love, love overflow, relationships | Leave a comment

Love Overflow Part 5 (Take Love the Challenge!)

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Administrator

Let God’s love overflow into my workplace. Steve Sjogren and Dave Ping say in their book, Outflow, that my job is more than a way to pay my bills; it provides the resources for overflow and the opportunity for overflow … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, Family, God's Love, Love, Relationships | Tagged compassion, enjoying the journey3, family, God is love, God's love, kindness, love overflow, relationships | Leave a comment

Mission ‘Love-Overflow’ … Is it Impossible? (Love Overflow Part 4)

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Administrator

Remember the television show, Mission Impossible? I used to love that show! In the late 60’s and even in the 70’s, I couldn’t wait to sit in front of the tube and wait for the opening theme music. I wanted … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Force Someone to Love (Love Overflow – Part 3)

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Administrator

Have you ever tried to force someone to love? See if you recognize any of these tactics: You say or do something nice so they will say or do something nice in return. You give them the silent treatment so … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, Family, God's Love, Love, Respect | Tagged acceptance, enjoying the journey3, etj3, family, Love, relationships, respect, you can't force love | Leave a comment

How ‘Free’ is Free? (Excellence in Living – Part 1)

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Administrator

If there’s any place where you should be free to be yourself, it’s at home, right? Well, this is what I’ve always thought. But I think that God, through His Holy Spirit, is opening my eyes to a more excellent … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Love, Relationships, Self-Control | Tagged change, enjoy the journey, enjoying the journey3, etj3, family, free, mouth, opinionated, relationships, self-control | Leave a comment

4 Simple Ways to Get God’s Favor (Part 4 of 4)

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Administrator

I am so tickled as I begin this post. What started out as a simple story about how God took care of me during the recent concert season has blossomed into a four part mini-series, complete with commercial interruptions! Thank … Continue reading →

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4 Simple Ways to Get God’s Favor (Part 3 of 4)

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Administrator

We all like favor. “Uh, could you do me a favor?” “Could you do me a little favor?” “I hate to bother you, but could you… ?” God’s favor has another name. It’s called Grace. It’s not based on our … Continue reading →

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Spoiled Rotten

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Administrator

What my Bigmama lacked in things and money, she more than made up for in love. She had a heart as big as Texas and boy how she poured out her love on me. I was spoiled rotten, although you … Continue reading →

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Committed to the End (Sabotage Part 3)

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Administrator

I’m in! You can count on me! I’ll be there! Sounds like fun! Let’s do it! I mean well. Really, I do. I make plans, thinking that it won’t take much time to complete them. Unfortunately, it usually takes more … Continue reading →

Posted in Commitment, determination, The Word, Trust, Wisdom | Tagged determination, enjoying the journey3, keeping your commitments, relationships, trust | Leave a comment

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

Steamroller or Steamrolled? (Demanding Your Way at Any Price – Part 1)

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Administrator

Have you ever been steamrolled? Or rather, were you the one seated behind the steering wheel, foot on the pedal, with a look of glazed determination in your eyes? Well, I was steamrolled this past weekend by a distant cousin … Continue reading →

Posted in boundaries, Family, Frustration, Love, Relationships, Respect, The Word | Tagged demanding your way, enjoying the journey3, forgiveness, relationships, steamrolled, what to do when disrespected | Leave a comment

What Does God See When He Looks at You?

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Administrator

Do you feel like you’re walking through a desert of indecision? Is there someone special in your life who’s approval you are constantly trying to gain? Do you allow the opinions of others to weigh heavily on your heart? Do … Continue reading →

Posted in determination, God's Love, Hope, Love, Relationships, Respect, Spiritual Vision, The Word | Tagged acceptance, enjoying the journey3, God's love, God's Word, marriage, relationships, self-worth, what does God see in you? | Leave a comment