I was very challenged today by my devotional reading in Jesus Calling. The entry focused on how we approach problems when they arise. Our human tendency is to get upset. panic or worry, and become distrusting of God. We question why problems have to happen or even…
Category: Belief Net
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Problems? Take the God Challenge
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How To Handle a Bully
Now that we are well into the school year, kids everywhere are faced with the challenge of how to deal with bullies.
Here’s a typical encounter: Your 5th grade son is playing soccer on the playground at recess. A 6th grade bully comes over and takes his ball, throws it at him and laughs as he walks away. What should your son do?
a) Throw the ball back at him
b) Walk away and say nothing
c) Report the boy to school authorities
d) Go after the kid and try to talk to him
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15 Tips To Stop Overeating
A little help to break the overeating habit:
Start a journal. Write down where you were, what you were feeling and how you responded every time you overeat. You may find a pattern to your overeating. If a place sets you off, you might be able to…
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How to Stop Mindless Eating
Have you ever said, “Why did I eat that? I wasn’t hungry.”
Most of us eat without thinking several times a day. But mindless or emotional eating is one of those behaviors that keeps those extra pounds from falling off.
In this short video clip, I give you the PAUSE strategy. Many people have been helped by using this before they grab for that snack without thinking. It is the basis of my book, Press Pause Before You Eat. Give it a try.
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Does It Matter What Your Wife Thinks?
Tom’s wife made a spot on comment about his behavior, but Tom isn’t buying it. He looks at her and says, “You are wrong” and then becomes highly defensive. His wife tries again to explain her perception of the problem. Again, Tom refuses to acknowledge her point of view.
Is Tom just…