Apr
19
God desires our thanksgiving and praise, much as a father desires it from his children. God demands our thanksgiving and praise, because to offer it to anyone else would be giving credit where it isn’t due. God deserves our thanksgiving and praise, because all good things really do come from Him. But though He desires …
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Jan
28
Have you ever been around someone that loves to talk about how well they are doing? They might mention a job promotion, how amazing their kids are, how effective they are at home or school or church, or what a great spouse they have been lately. They seem genuinely pleased with their efforts, and don’t …
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May
12
I wrote a while ago about our family’s attempt to stop saying “ouch” (we had to pay a quarter every time we said it). It really worked great…we seldom say it these days. We have tried a couple of times to start a new system of paying a quarter every time we complain…about anything. Complain …
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