this world is crazy, but you don't have to be
Have you ever met somebody that’s such a Debby Downer that you dread having to be around them? They make it seem like everything that could go wrong for them does, in fact, go wrong. They spend a lot of time focusing on and talking about the negative aspects of their life and rarely …
Continue reading “Cold Blooded Murder: How Complaining Kills Your Happiness”
We all have heard the saying, “Be patient. You’re in a season of waiting.” It’s always meant to be a helpful comment, but usually it comes from someone who’s already where you want to be. They’re no longer in their season of waiting. They’ve already graduated and have a great job. They’ve been married for …
It’s weird that a word as enormous as love can be conveyed in only four letters. Then again, the English language is really strange. I played Scrabble with some friends tonight and realized that if you add the letter “c” to the front of the word “loser”, it becomes “closer”. Think about that for a …
I read a quote this morning by Elisabeth Elliot that said, “To pray ‘Thy will be done’, I must be willing, if the answer requires it, that my will be undone.” That speaks volumes to me. How many times have I asked God to carry out His will through me and for me, but been …
The title of this piece is a question I’ve asked myself and asked God time and time again. I believe that every single thing we do has its purpose and that everything we go through is a blessing from God. Yes, even the “bad” experiences because that’s when the learning happens. So, because of my …
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Complex World, Simple Mindset 