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The Law of Reciprocity
“Every action, thought and feeling is motivated by an intention, and that intention is a cause that exists as one with an effect. If we participate in the cause, it is not possible for us not to participate in the … Continue reading
Posted in Contentment, Criticism, Forgiveness, Friendship, Love, Marriage
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Revolution
I’ve mentioned before that I struggle with social anxiety (all kinds of anxiety, really!) In counseling, I’ve been learning that this anxiety leads me to try to figure out ways to control and manipulate the world around me in order … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Contentment, Criticism, Daybook, Fear, Inspirational, Perfectionism, PERSONAL, Victory Journal
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Thursday’s Thought: Lynne Twist on Scarcity
For me, and for many of us, our first waking thought of the day is ‘I didn’t get enough sleep.’ The next one is ‘I don’t have enough time.’ Whether true or not, that thought of not enough occurs to … Continue reading
Posted in Contentment, PERSONAL, Thankfulness, Thursday's Thought
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Last update on Mocha
“I purposed that if I prayed for a thousand and no one got healed, that I would pray for another thousand.” – Todd Bentley This morning the vet called and recommended that we put Mocha down. She’s no longer able … Continue reading
Posted in Contentment, Faith, Farm & Garden, Fear, Perfectionism, PERSONAL, Thankfulness
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Thursday’s Thought: Prior Marc Foley on Affability
(Once again, it’s not Thursday.) Found this while reading the archives at Conversion Diary… Affability is the virtue of maturity and not of youth. It requires the discipline and strength of character to be even-keeled in one’s demeanor, regardless of … Continue reading
Posted in Contentment, PERSONAL, Serving Others, Thursday's Thought
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But I Was Content, Yesterday!
With the thoughts regarding finances and provision that have been rolling around in my head lately, regarding finances and provision, this statement by Mrs. Parunak was a beautiful thing to read: There’s a strange thing about contentment. You can lose … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Contentment, Miscellaneous, PERSONAL, Stewardship
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Through the Desert
The one day the path turned a corner, and to her amazement and consternation she saw a great plain spread out beneath them. As far as the eye could see there seemed to be nothing but desert, and endless expanse … Continue reading
Posted in Contentment, Daybook, Inspirational, PERSONAL
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