As we enter the Christmas holiday season there seems to be two, quite opposite, feelings that are evoked. For some, there is great excitement and joy. But for others, it is a time of stress and even depression. I’d like to focus on the latter response and look at some causes and how those of [...]
Tags: anger · boundaries · Christmas holiday · depression · duty · family duty · gifts · grace · Guilt · help others · holiday · Jesus · joy · loss of loved one · me focused · obligation · payment · stress
Here in the USA we celebrate Father’s Day tomorrow (June 21st). We give gifts to our fathers: cards, ties, power tools, etc. It got me to thinking about what gift we can give to our Heavenly Father. Clearly He doesn’t need a new tie or power tool. A common response, almost a cliché, is “give [...]
Tags: Acceptance · Beauty · Distrust · Don't need it · Don’t deserve · Earn · Encouragement · Father’s Day · Friendship · Fun · giving to God · Guidance · Himself · Involvement · joy · Patience · Protection · Provision · purpose · Transformation
When I think of work, lots of things come to mind. Enjoyment isn’t often one of those thoughts. Necessity, obligation, duty, drudgery are more frequent. I remember, growing up, that I was told that a man (or woman) was blessed if they enjoyed their job. I was led to believe it was rare. The opening [...]
Tags: attitude · curse · desires · heart · jobs · joy · passion · Work