by Jodie Stevens | Jul 20, 2015 | Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Happiness |
Pursuing ‘good character’ so we can get along better in life is a good thing. Pursuing ‘good character’ to please God is nobler than the pursuit of it for earthly rewards. But pursuing good character because it’s something to be desired in itself is the best. (12...
by Jodie Stevens | Jun 29, 2015 | Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Fear and Anxiety |
In her book Give Yourself a Break Kim Fredrickson describes self-esteem as: assessing ourselves in a positive way often in comparison to others… “I only feel good if I’m special or better than someone else.” When our worth as a person comes from the ‘outside in’ it...
by Jodie Stevens | Jun 18, 2015 | Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Hope |
After my brother died I went through a difficult time. Life seemed to lose its meaning and many of the things I’d been holding so tightly began to slip from my grip as I contemplated the usefulness of everything I was striving for. A friend of mine shared a song by...
by Jodie Stevens | Jun 10, 2015 | Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Fear and Anxiety |
How often I have cried out: “Lord, please help me!” All the while knowing the ball in my court was being blocked by pride and fear. I memorized every curve of the phone the morning I held it 2 hours before mustering up the courage to call and ask for help to quit...
by Jodie Stevens | Jun 1, 2015 | Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Forgiveness, Hope |
Years ago I was having a discussion with a friend who doesn’t believe in God. “Why is it,” He said, “that most people who ‘find God’ are either in prison or complete losers?” I’m sure you’ve all heard the saying: “You never know God is all you need until God is all...
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...
