Most people are aware of the 10 Commandments and the obvious sins, but fewer people acknowledge a more subtle sin, one that is devastating in its stealth and destruction. The sin of pride. People don't like talking about sin, but it is important to understand why pride is sinful in the eyes of God. If we are oblivious ... read more
How to Change Your Life With A Renewed Mind
Have you ever wished you could change your life? The Rat Race, Hamster Wheel, Daily Grind, Vicious Cycle, Treadmill ... we call it by different names, but they all mean the same thing. The norm that describes the lives of so many people. Day-to-day survival, without a sign of light at the end of the tunnel. Sounds ... read more
How to know the difference between Conviction, Guilt, and Condemnation
What do conviction, guilt, and condemnation mean to us as Christians? And why is it important to know the difference? A certain amount of conviction or guilt is not bad when we have justifiably done wrong. However, guilt and condemnation have become a way of life for some people, sabotaging their best ... read more
Perseverance: When giving up is not an option
Perseverance: The ability to push through when doubt, insecurity, fear, hardship, and extended suffering, are about to derail us. Perseverance is the ability to persist in spite of discouragement, obstacles, and the toughest challenges. There are two types of perseverance: worldly perseverance, when we face the everyday ... read more
Codependency: Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms
The signs and symptoms of codependency are often overlooked or missed. When a counselor told me: “You are codependent. You should read this book... ", denial kicked in. Nobody wants a label, least of all in front of the person who has wounded you. My husband sat there nodding with a smug look on his face. This ... read more
Is lack of confidence holding you back?
Most people, if not all, will experience self-doubt and a lack of confidence at some point in their lives. This is perfectly normal. A chronic, debilitating lack of confidence that shackles you, is not. Confidence is believing in your abilities and your self-worth, it is a product of our self-worth and self-esteem, which ... read more
How the armor of God provides protection for us
Do you sometimes question how the armor of God will provide protection for you in a world that is fraught with wars, natural disasters, and economic factors beyond your control? The world is full of danger and try as we may, we cannot always protect ourselves. We need God. A key, well-known scripture is Ephesians 6:10-18 ... read more
How to set up your blog for reward
By now you should have completed Part 1 of How to start a blog for reward. It is crucial to have a good idea of what your blog is about before you outlay time and finance. Now comes the more technical part but bear with me, we can do this one step at a time. This blog post contains Affiliate links which means I may earn ... read more