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Invisible Rainbows
One of the ways God blesses me and brings a smile to my heart and face is through His rainbows--the sign of His promise. Sometimes I'm blessed to see beautiful rainbows in the sky, such as the time I was walking in our neighborhood, crying out to the Lord for a sign...
Parent Vs. Child Responsibility
God calls us to raise our children knowing Him and His standards of right and wrong. He also calls us to model good behavior (including confessing our mistakes, asking for forgiveness when we offend people, etc.) and He expects us to discipline our children, teaching...
Victory Through Surrender
I have found that it is impossible for me to cheerfully and willingly surrender my desires to the Lord and sacrificially serve others unless two things happen: (a) I have a fresh revelation of how much God loves me and has sacrificed for me, and (b) I ask Him for His...
Kindness May Appear Unkind
Sometimes kindness means not giving a person what they're asking for, and that may appear as unkind to them. When a parent says no to a child's request, the parent may be acting in the child's best interest, but the child may not be able to see that at the time. When...
The Proper Attitude
"Do everything without complaining or arguing..." (Philippians 2:14, NIV.) He "...takes a genuine interest in your welfare." (Philippians 2:20, NIV) (The emphasis is mine.) What a glorious world this would be if everyone lived like this! I am well aware of how my...
Interject Only When Necessary (Love is not Rude)
One evening, I was working at the desk while my husband and another man were talking nearby. At one point, I thought my husband said something that wasn't quite accurate, and I corrected him. (Actually, I just heard him wrong.) He said, "You're eavesdropping" and I...
Discern When To Voice Our Insecurities
One attribute of love is being considerate of others, even in the midst of our own insecurities. There are times when it's appropriate to share our insecurities with someone, but there are also times when it is best to keep our thoughts to ourselves. Here is an...
Failing to Forgive is Unloving
Failing to forgive someone is very unloving. Forgiving someone who has hurt or offended us is sometimes difficult, and it doesn't always feel good. When Jesus said, "...Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing" (Luke 23:34, NIV), as he hung on...
A Self-Centered Attitude Lacks Compassion
One night, as my husband was relaxing on the couch, my frustrated mutterings about the computer disturbed his tranquility. He spoke up and I decided to put the computer away. I surrendered my frustration and disappointment to the Lord and started humming praise songs....
Transparent, Transforming Love
There are many things, negative and positive, that motivate us to try to change: guilt, fear, anger, pride, a desire to be healthy or to improve at something, etc. Operating under those motivations may work for awhile, but sooner or later we'll burn out and give up....
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