Where do you have your thoughts today? That’s the question we must constantly be asking ourselves each day. The world is a busy place. There’s things happening all around us that capture our attention. With social media, we have even more vying for our attention. In Hebrews 3:1 we read: “And so, dear brothers and … Continue reading Fasten Your Thoughts
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Engaged and Attentive
I had three years of class in the Spanish language. There was a time when I was able to hold down a conversation in Spanish. However, today if we would have a conversation in Spanish, I would only grasp some words here or there. I don’t think being able to say “door” and “window” will … Continue reading Engaged and Attentive
Corrupted Thoughts
It is important to keep a watchful eye on our thoughts. Philippians 4:8 advises us where to focus. It is too easy to be deceived and led astray and too easy to lose focus. This battle is 24/7. What we let in us — what we eat, what we drink, what we think, what we … Continue reading Corrupted Thoughts
Observation
As the dogs and I were walking along, I noticed that Marci was walking differently. I picked her up and found something on the bottom of her foot that I quickly removed. Observation – paying attention – requires us to be intentional. It is necessary to be intentional to understand the needs of the people … Continue reading Observation
Work on You
This past week, I have had to give my son a bit more attention than usual. He’s a teenager so he doesn’t usually need so much hands on time for his care. Our time spent together is more talking and chilling. I enjoy those moments, though I occasionally miss the baby days. I cherish these … Continue reading Work on You
Be Present
Be alert. Be present. God promises to do something brand new in our lives—in each of our lives if we let Him. In this passage He says that “it’s bursting out.” Other translations ask, “Do you not see it?” or “Will you not be aware of it?” And these are valid questions for us all. … Continue reading Be Present
Personal Attention
“He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed.” – 1 Peter 2:24 [NLT] When I walked into the grocery store, I was unable to move. There was a lady who walked into … Continue reading Personal Attention
The Way to Find Balance
No matter how many times we attempt to keep things in balance, we must constantly be reviewing our lives to make sure we are on the right track. It is not something that is difficult to do and it is not something that should stress us out. Simply speaking, we need to keep looking at … Continue reading The Way to Find Balance
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