Leah Kullman
Abound With Blessings
by the late Dr. Bill Beat Stress. Take this e-course http://thelife.com/study/beatstress.htmll?section=beatstress “A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished” (Proverbs 28:20, RSV) “Years ago when my children were small,” declared a godly Baptist layman in South Carolina, who was secretary and treasurer of a [...] Read More >
Affair Repair
Can a Christian marriage survive an affair? Yes, mine did! When Ron and I got married, both of us believed that it was the other person’s job to “Make me happy!” We soon found out—that was impossible. I complained and criticized my way through our first year. Then Ron retaliated with the “I’m a bad [...] Read More >
All the Builders Tools Were Silent
by John Grant What is making your heart dry today? Share it with a mentor http://mentodayonline.com/chat/ask_IC.html The marketplace is empty, No more traffic in the streets, All the builders’ tools are silent, No more time to harvest wheat; Busy housewives cease their labors, In the courtroom no debate, Work on earth is all suspended As the [...] Read More >
As Much As We Need
by Bill Bright This devotional is available in podcast form at http://talk.thelife.com/blogs/experience/kindle/2008/02/01/as-much-as-we-need-2/ “But you should divide with them. Right now you have plenty and can help them; then at some other time they can share with you when you need it. In this way each will have as much as he needs” (2 Corinthians 8:14) [...] Read More >
Assert Yourself!
By Lynette J. Hoy, NCC, LCPC as published in The Godly Business Woman magazine’s November/December, 2000 issue. As a Christian it’s difficult to decide when to stand up for your “reasonable rights” and state your opinion, or when to go the extra mile considering others’ interests. You may end up apologizing for someone else’s mistakes. [...] Read More >
Become a Better Listener
Listening is complex. In its simplest form its something my dog can do. Effectual listening, however, requires more than your physical presence, because it requires you to engage your heart and mind to understand not only my words but the part of myself I am communicating to you. To me, being heard, with this type of care, is [...] Read More >
Boasting
by Suzanne Benner Experience Love and Forgiveness http://thelife.com/landing/experience.html The verses recorded in my journal shouted a common theme. “What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?” (1 Corinthians 4:7) “Your boasting is not good.” (1 Corinthians 5:6a) “Knowledge puffs [...] Read More >
Bread That Satisfies
by Lydia Harris What keeps you from believing God loves you. Talk to one of our mentors. http://thelife.com/interactive/ask.html I tell you the truth, he who believes has everlasting life. I am the bread of life (John 6:47-48). Read: John 6:43-48 Reflect: Every Saturday Mother baked homemade bread, and I loved its yeasty smell. As the [...] Read More >
Bridal Trends of the 21st Century
You can feel the electricity in the air; you get to go wedding dress shopping! You have dreams of walking down the aisle and looking like the bride that you have always imagined. Then, suddenly a thought runs through you mind, “does your dream dress match today’s fashions?” Do not fear! One of the biggest [...] Read More >
Burned-Out on Religion?
by Jon Walker Need prayer for your faith to grow? Ask someone to pray for you. http://thelife.com/interactive/share.html Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and [...] Read More >