by Jodie Stevens | Apr 7, 2015 | Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Happiness |
I’ve heard that genetics and environmental influences account for roughly half of our overall happiness, and the other half is our thoughts and actions. The good news about past negative environmental influences is they can often be overcome through counseling and...
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 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...
by Jodie Stevens | Jan 19, 2015 | Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Forgiveness |
A friend once told me she didn’t think God could ever forgive her for the things she’d done. Unfortunately, many people allow their guilt to block them from God’s grace and mercy by condemning themselves. It’s like a false form of pride when we play jury and judge by...
by Jodie Stevens | Nov 12, 2014 | Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Happiness, Hope |
It’s been said that King Solomon was one of the wisest men who ever lived. In addition to wisdom, he had everything anyone could have wanted, and yet he is credited for writing Ecclesiastes, which is probably the most depressing book in the bible (and one of my...
by Jodie Stevens | Oct 3, 2014 | Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction |
Like many people I made some poor choices in the past. Since I didn’t know Gods word, the only internal compass I had was based on whatever I or someone else thought was right. The inner turmoil that resulted from the inconsistencies in my behavior led to fear,...
