Who or What Shapes Your Life

This blog covers thoughts, writings, and recommendations on what or who influences your life.

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Thoughts.  Negative. Positive. Bothersome.

Everybody gets the rascals.  Do you let them control your life?  Often as Christians we are reminded we are sinners.  This deals with the negative of life in becoming what we think about.  What we are not hearing enough is the gifts of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.  (Gal 5:22-23)   There…

Your Attitude Makes A Difference

Recently I was corralled into watching a movie with my daughter and was I in for a treat.  She had me watching a Barbie movie.  Oh, I thought is this going to drive me crazy.   I was expecting Barbie drives Ken to the beach or something like that.  Ken is the teenage neighbor who does…

Life Means Change Happens

Recently I was corralled into watching a movie with my daughter and was I in for a treat.  She had me watching a Barbie movie.  Oh, I thought is this going to drive me crazy.   I was expecting Barbie drives Ken to the beach or something like that.  Ken is the teenage neighbor who does…

Surprise: You Are the One Who Shapes Your Life

You shape your life by goals you set.  You do set goals, right?  What are those goals?  Are they financial?  Family?  Spiritual?  Entertainment?  How do you define success?   My friend Earl Nightingale says “success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal.”  What is your worthy ideal / best possible outcome for your life?  You…

What are the elements of the 12 step process?

The 12-step process is a set of guiding principles and actions used in various self-help and support groups, particularly those aimed at overcoming addictions and compulsive behaviors. The process was initially developed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and has since been adapted and used by numerous other groups. While the specific steps may vary slightly depending…

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