by Jodie Stevens | Jan 30, 2015 | Choices, Thankfulness |
“What makes you better than anyone else? What do you have that God hasn’t given you? And if all you have is from God, why boast as though you have accomplished something on your own?” (Corinthians 4:7) It’s easy to rely on ourselves and our own intellect when life’s...
by Jodie Stevens | Jan 28, 2015 | Fear and Anxiety, Patience |
How many hours did I miss being single while I was lamenting being alone, and how many nights were wasted dreaming of the good old days which we’re told in Ecclesiastes not to ponder because we … “don’t know if they were any better than today” (Ecclesiastes 7:10). How...
by Jodie Stevens | Jan 27, 2015 | Love |
“But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” (Matthew 6: 3-4). When we give for the praise of others, while it may be...
by Jodie Stevens | Jan 26, 2015 | Love |
Volunteering and helping others increases our self-esteem and gives us a sense of purpose, well-being and accomplishment. But most importantly, it aids those who are less fortunate. When we give out of selfless love and concern it is Altruism. Egoism is when we only...
by Jodie Stevens | Jan 20, 2015 | Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction |
Jesus said … “the truth will set you free.” (John 8:32) When we conceal our sin, shame, and addictions we are living in deceit and “stumbling through the darkness.” (John 8:12) Shame perpetuates our troubles and causes us to hide behind lies, creating a self-defeating...
