If you have spent your adult life trying to live up to the mothering standard set in the thirty-first chapter of Proverbs (and I know some women do), you might as well just go ahead and take up permanent residence in the I-can’t-quite-measure-up lane. I have a sneaking suspicion that that woman was either a composite sketch of several stellar women, a wishful hope, or a case of one woman mistakenly believing her own press kit.
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My husband and I have been facing this issue for some time and I feel the best way to help cope with what we are going through is to share it with other parents. Possibly some of you have been dealing with similar issues.
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Transformational leaders motivate their followers by what scholars sometime refer to as “motivational inspiration.”
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I love to doodle! I’ve doodled through difficult times, through long periods of illness and despair, through seasons of living in constant pain, through betrayal and other life-disappointments. I’ve also doodled through seasons of contentment, fulfillment and joy. My doodling has become for me a tool for meditation.
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When my husband's internet pornography addiction led to an affair, then acting out with prostitutes, I filed for divorce. But God used what seemed hopeless to bring us both into a real relationship with Jesus.
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How can it not be tempting to soak in the cheers of the crowd and the lights of the stadium? Bradford explains that it`s about more than that. It`s about staying grounded and focused.
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It ain't easy being a teen... and Jackie O. understands that well. Take her sound, faith-filled advice as we walk with God together.
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A celebration in many languages, many cuisines, many traditions ...
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To counter the evil influence of Halloween, we need to join together and celebrate the reality of the heroic efforts of Christian saints over the evil in their day.
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Despite thinking she was a good witch, Sheila began to dive deeper into the occult lifestyle. Drinking, drugs and sex became a way of life.
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When terrorists hijacked planes and rammed them into the World Trade Center towers on 9/11/2001, Sujo's life story was altered. As the walls of the towers came crashing down around him, his wife’s whereabouts unknown, and thousands dying around him, Sujo could only rely upon God’s plan for his life. A plan which became real amidst the death and debris of Ground Zero.
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Many of us have tapes because we have been programmed with them since childhood. My tapes are of abandonment and abuse.What do your tapes tell you?
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You can have everything—the best food, water, plenty of exercise—but without enough fresh air and sunshine you will not have total health.
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I wasn’t the greatest athlete, definitely wasn’t a scholarly student, I wasn’t the toughest guy, but being able to rap was my source of significance.
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Brian's journey from a burning Pentagon on 9/11 to becoming a Texas State Senator is an inspiring one, although for him it is a reminder of the depth of trauma that only God can heal.
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I had to die in order to have a chance to live.
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What is one to do when your outward passion and purpose in life is seemingly taken away?
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If you’re wondering whether you’re hooked on porn, answer the following questions honestly.
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Some people simply don’t know what to look for in order to make sure pornography hasn’t gotten into their homes; some don’t even realize that it can get into their homes. Whether you’re raising girls or boys, there are signs and indicators you can look for and things you can do to take preventative measures.
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Craving God’s better plan for your life but not able to break up from your current relationship? Breaking up, as the song goes, is hard to do but nevertheless possible!
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In a world full of such wonderful definitions of love, with increasing number of love movies and music filling our shelves, one fails to understand why the crime, rape, and porn rate are on the rise?
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The days of purchasing nude magazines or frequenting topless bars have been trumped by Internet Porn.
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Viewing pornography can actually become a powerful, mood-altering addiction, causing endorphins many times stronger than morphine to be released into the body. The addict literally gets “high” on his own brain chemicals.
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Temptation is not sin. If temptation were indeed sin, then Jesus would not have led a sinless life. But as the Bible says, Jesus was "tempted in all things," yet without sin (Heb. 4:15).
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A Christian may think he or she is the only believer in town struggling with porn. Unfortunately, that’s far from true. Addiction to pornography is rapidly becoming an epidemic throughout our society and even in the Church.
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Within each person, God has placed a fundamental need for intimacy. We see this clearly in creation, when God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone” (Genesis 2:18).
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Single and think you just can’t be happy until you find intimate love on this earth? Jesus wants to write a love story for you, but don’t miss this. A marriage or romantic relationship on this earth is not your love story. It is only a detail in your love story—a minor ingredient.
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Do you want a new ending this year? How do you want the ending of your life? If you're not a Christian, please know that this could be the best New Year of your life.
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“We are afraid of silence. I get into the car, I turn on my radio. I get into the elevator, they play music for me. Why? Because we’re afraid to be alone for two seconds with ourselves.
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Silent, uncontrollable sobbing ... Bruises and beatings ... Shoving and slapping ... Children so traumatized they're afraid of their own shadows. And the endless string of lies ... "He fell down." "It was an accident." But child abuse is no accident. It violates God's fundamental purpose for man. And parents and children around the world find themselves ensnared in its cruel clutches.
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The battle for control over our lives is sometimes the hardest obstacle to overcome in grief. Letting go of our own desires to allow God to work in us can be a huge relief to our souls. This is because in a time of grief or loss it is so vital to lean on the Lord for some understanding and strength. Nothing else can pull you from your despair as He will.
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Fresh ideas and innovations to serve customers’ changing needs are the lifeblood of every organization, and failure to keep up with customer needs means they will take their business elsewhere. But where can we dig up more important new ideas?
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We live in a fast-paced culture and the result is we want everything to come as a quick delivery. Love takes time to develop; it is not a process that can be accelerated.
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Jonathan Aitken served for 25 years as an M.P. and as Minister of Defense and Chief Secretary of the Treasury during John Major’s term as Prime Minister. During Major’s tenure, Jonathan was often mentioned as a potential successor. But his political career ended suddenly when he was caught telling a lie in the late 90’s in a civil libel action.
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In this age of absentee fathers, deadbeat dads, and men who have emotionally checked out of parenthood, I can see that Dad’s greatest quality was simply his presence in our home.
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To be viewed as an exceptional employee, you not only need to do your job well, but you also need to take initiative to stand out from the other employees.
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She was driving to a funeral when an accident took her to heaven. Hank Williams' granddaughter Hilary talks about life on the other side.
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It is a good thing to live every day of our lives as though it were the last, whether because death will take us or because time as we know it will end. In I Corinthians 7:17, Paul says, “...let each of you lead the life that the Lord has assigned, to which God called you.” Meaning we are to use God’s gifts to bring others into the kingdom in whatever time there is.
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When it comes to leadership, narcissistic leaders are leaders that have decided to avoid experiences of emptiness, lack of worth and powerlessness by turning in on themselves and using their experience of power and influence as the primary focus of their existence – their flawed self-perception becomes the primary source of reality.
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Almost 2,000 years ago, a Roman governor chose to ask a profound question of a man who was about to be executed.
"What is truth?" he asked.
Most people ponder that question at some time in their lives, especially at critical points when they are struggling with the question of the meaning of life. After all, the need for meaning is a basic human need, and there can be no meaning without some ultimate truth.
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Earth Day is on April 22, and even though it is not a religious holiday, it is a day families can honor Creator God. The Lord gave us this beautiful Earth as our home for now, and He has instructed us to care for it.
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When they married 17 years ago, Christian and Colleen Bunse of Cincinnati, Ohio, had no idea how to make their marriage work.
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As an entrepreneur in the entertainment industry, Rufus Morris is on a mission to transform youth culture for God. But Rufus had a different motivation in the early 1980s. His mission and dream was to make “money” in the hip-hop industry.
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Al and Joan, both Christian attorneys, lived a lifestyle of the rich and famous. Both Al and Joan were raised Catholic. They lived in a nice home complete with tennis court and pool, had expensive cars and took exotic trips.
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Nicknamed "The Runway Diva," Carla has appeared on hundreds of runways, numerous catalogs, magazines, commercials and TV shows such as Oprah. And though she likes all kinds of modeling, she says, "The runway was very natural for me." Carla has traveled globally working for many top designers such as Bill Blass, Gian Franco Ferre, and Escada. She is represented by Elite Model Management as well as several other agencies.
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What is your area of gluttony? What are those biblical disciplines that will help you to curb those desires that tempt us to move from leadership to dictatorship?
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While reading the final book of the Harry Potter series, it became even more readily apparent that the series has very little to do with magic. While magic provides a fun fantasy backdrop, the story is really about being human in the spiritual battle of good and evil. I say this because over and over Harry finds magic unable to save him from Voldemort—over and over it is the love of his friends and family that protects him. Harry is the first to admit that none of his victories have been won by him alone. He has always had the help of others.
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Steve and Janice Zimmerman know from experience that when it comes to finances, life can turn on a dime. "Our income went from possibly, about $150,000 down to maybe $40,000,” says Steve.
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Curtis was intrigued by his grandmother's Voodoo spells, but a praying mother helped bring Curtis back from the dead.
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Tamara attempted suicide by shooting herself in the chest. She believes she experienced the afterlife between the time she was bleeding out and when she recovered.
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Urbandictionary.com defines "friends with benefits" as “two friends who have a sexual relationship without being emotionally involved.”
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February is a month in which a lot of attention is given to the topic of love. The sad part is most people have absolutely no idea what love looks like or how it’s supposed to act. It’s no wonder. Over the last fifty years or so, thanks to an increasingly amoral entertainment industry, love has become synonymous with sex. Sad to say, most people don’t know the difference.
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New year, new you? The beginning of a new year brings the hope of personal transformation. If you want to make positive changes in your work life, here are three workplace trends that merit attention. You can improve your value in your current job, as well as your marketability for a new job or career. Little changes can bring a huge return on investment!
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A new year always holds the promise of a fresh beginning. This year was no exception.
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I guess being a chronic worrier is just as bad as being a Christmas peeker. Maybe it’s worse. Last time I checked I don’t think the Bible said anything about sneaking a peek at our Christmas presents.
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Instead of separating yourself from your parents during the holidays, give them a special gift this year for Christmas. Include them in your circle.
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"Santa's dead?" My bewildered 5-year-old's blue-gray eyes flashed hints of disbelief, and worse, betrayal.
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Thanksgiving. Yes. Today, I am thankful. Much of what I’m thankful for, though, isn’t really all that important: my house, my job, my money. God has blessed me indeed with these things, because not that many years ago I had none of them, nor much hope of ever having them again. In my alcoholism, drug addiction, and narcissistic madness, I had lost most of my material things, becoming essentially homeless.
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