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Dependencies

What are we dependent on these days? Maybe the bigger question is, what are we dependent on that is truly not necessary? I work in the IT field and as such, I’m very dependent on a connection to the internet to do my job to the best of my ability. Today our office’s internet wasContinue reading “Dependencies”

The Power of Positive Thoughts

This is my first post, other than the introduction, in my series reviewing and discussing the book Power Thoughts by Joyce Meyers. The power of positive thoughts really is the main point of this entire book. The power that positive thoughts releases in your life is truly incredible and can be seen even in smallContinue reading “The Power of Positive Thoughts”

Count your blessings!

As I enter this new year, as I do every year, I like to reflect on the past year and of course look forward to the new. It is so easy to look back on the year and see only the negatives. Maybe your health wasn’t as it should be, your finances are in aContinue reading “Count your blessings!”

Build something small

By day I’m a software developer, website builder, and general computer consultant. Just the other day I read an article on a software blog I follow called Stop Giving Lousy Excuses And Start Working On A Small But Genuine Story. This article, while it talks from a perspective of software development, leaves us with aContinue reading “Build something small”

We are what we think.

My wife recently purchased some books from Joyce Meyers. One book caught my eye and as I sat down to flip through it, something about it grabbed me and I’ve been reading it ever since. I struggle sometimes with the power of my own thoughts. When some thought starts flitting through my mind, it tendsContinue reading “We are what we think.”

The Darkness is Receding.

I heard someone say not too long ago that "From deepest darkness, shines the brightest light." I’ve heard it before in different variations and I’m not really sure where it originated. But regardless, think about that for a moment. I’ll wait…… …. So here we sit, in one of the darkest times, at least inContinue reading “The Darkness is Receding.”

Grocery Shopping

Today was grocery shopping day. Not that we have a special day for that, but when you’re low on food or other essentials, then it’s grocery shopping day. Since money is tight these days we try our best to shop smart. While we are not the best (I know people that can get tons ofContinue reading “Grocery Shopping”

What is an Exceptional Christian?

What is an Exceptional Christian? It is not, in my mind, what many may think it is at first glance. I have a feeling that many will see the title of my blog and think I’m talking about those Christians that are perfect in their faith, or who are the most compassionate, or those thatContinue reading “What is an Exceptional Christian?”