Tag Archives: God

I was/am an Emotional Externalizer, but with God’s grace, the bible, prayer, counseling, 12-steps, deep relationships, and more, making forward progress to becoming an Emotional Internalizer, only complete in Heaven.

Have you ever interacted with someone who regularly projects themselves as the victim, is easily offended, and is passive-aggressive? That was me and even today when I am tired, I can fall back into these types of behaviors. Dr. Weiss … Continue reading

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“You Make Me Crazy” Talks on Restoring Relationships by @RickWarren ‏

  Most every morning, I listen to Rick Warren, Andy Stanley or Tim Keller. On long runs, all three. This series of talks “You Make Me Crazy” by Rick Warren was excellent. I didn’t post them all here, at the … Continue reading

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Weakness and Failure Will Build Your Faith by @vaneetharisner

This article by Vaneetha Risner “Weakness and Failure Will Build Your Faith” posted on DesiringGod.org spoke to me. There is a link to the article below, also a couple quotes I plan to refer to from time to time as … Continue reading

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God Grows Us One Step at a Time by Rick Warren

A friend forwarded me this devotional this morning, a great reminder indeed.     God Grows Us One Step at a Time By Rick Warren — Aug 23, 2016       “So get rid of your old self, which … Continue reading

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Favorite Biblical Name of God

The church I attend has been doing a sermon series “Wonderful Name.”  The first sermon of the series was about my favorite name “I Am.”  There are many reasons I like “I Am” and these are in now particular ranking. … Continue reading

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Top 5 Posts in 2015 -God’s promises, lasting relationships, normal people, God’s timing, prayer life

Here are the top viewed posts of this blog for 2015, complements of WordPress. 1The Mothers of Jesus – Sermon by Dr. Timothy KellerNovember 2014 2Wisdom Bestows Well-Being – Proverbs 3:1-6January 2015 3“God Doesn’t Call The Qualified, He Qualifies The … Continue reading

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God is Love – 1 John 4:7-10

A friend replied to me with the following note and bible verse.  What a blessing to receive. “We wish & hope that you and your family have a Blessed Christmas & a Healthy, Joyful & Peaceful New Year as you … Continue reading

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Dependency on Jesus – Check

These last several days I’ve been thinking about my dependency on Jesus.  I’ve been asking myself if I am more dependent today than previously. This check on my walk with Jesus has been a good exercise for me. Something I need to commit to … Continue reading

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Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you

  This morning; during a men’s bible study, we read 1 Peter 5:6-11.  It was a good reminder that I need to turn all my fears and anxiety over to God and trust that in God’s time he will lift … Continue reading

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Light and Action

Light and action in a challenged world, desperately in need of hope. Good deeds planted like seeds, sprout and open up in a world with a Generous Heavenly Father. Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV) 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a … Continue reading

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