What was your past like? Your past could have stemmed from situations such as domestic violence, chemical dependency, or emotional pain that have lingered and impacted your current life. To move from your past, you must know and understand your past, forgive those who have hurt you, and forgive yourself. Understanding your past includes looking for reasons that you were in the …
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How to live a blessed life
God wants his children to live a blessed life, but there are steps each of us must take to do so. These steps include reading and studying God's word, praying and worshiping God, being thankful for the blessings God has given us, and loving others. When we read and/or study the Bible, we recognize the many blessings that God has for us. For example, we learn that we are …
God understands what you are going through
When you and I are going through difficult moments, some of us feel alone, hopeless, and wonder whether our problems can ever be solved. We forget that we are not alone, for God is always with us (Isaiah 8:10; Ps 139:7-10; Ps 46) and He promises never to leave or forsake us (Deut 31:6). Although He knows our difficulties (Ps 139:4), He desires to communicate with us. We feel …
How to experience a healthly life style
To experience a healthy life-style your mind, body, and spirit must be working closely with each other. You need to understand who you are and what your purpose is in this life. Even with knowing these truths, at times, your mind operates in doubt and it is a place where you need to visit often to understand if you are operating in God's will. Understanding God's love and …
How to be happy in the midst of your troubles
We are humans and it is not easy to smile or feel happy when we are experiencing difficulties. I have learned over the years, that life is not always easy, and even if you are experiencing troubles, it's better to embrace happiness than to feel sad over your life. When you choose to embrace happiness, you are putting the anxieties of your life in God's hands. In 1 Peter 5:7, …
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Forego your past and live anew
Foregoing your past and living anew is easier said than done, particularly for some who have experienced significant pain. But coming out of significant pain is a good thing especially when you have a bright future ahead of you. I believe that one way of viewing past hurts is looking at what you have learned from your past experiences that you can bring to your current and …
Three Reasons for not Having Regrets
Regrets about major life situations can have negative effects on your current life, particularly when you are making changes and moving in the right direction. The first negative impact is that you may tend to exhibit inner conflicts depending on what your prior situation was. Secondly, you may lose focus and feel disconnected, not understanding where God is taking …
How to climb over your mountains.
By Joan M. Blake author. Does anyone have mountains they need to climb? I was praying early this morning when I visualized myself standing at the bottom of a large mountain and realized that I had a choice to make: either stand there or find a way to climb up that mountain. Since I will never climb an actual mountain, my visualization was metaphorically related to a mountain …
Why We Should Celebrate Life and Live with Hope
I want to thank all of you for attending Christian Resource Network, Inc. 2018 Open House, and pray that God will help us as we journey forward. The title of my message is Why we Should Celebrate Life and Live with Hope." Oprah Winfrey once said “The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” What does that mean for all of us? It means …
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Disappointments Lead to Incredible Opportunities
Do you remember how disappointed you felt earlier or even later in life? You felt sad or depressed, because you didn’t make the mark or reach your expectation. When you were younger, you faced competition, for example: in sports, in a spelling Bee, in a musical talent show and you wanted to win but you didn’t. As a high school student, you competed for the post popular girl or …
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Review Your Life and Make Changes
Have you ever taken an inventory of your life? Without checking in on your own life and being aware of what is happening to you, you can't make changes. This past weekend, I became aware of the issues I faced and decided that I needed to make changes. I don’t know what issues you are faced with, but today, I will discuss some common issues that we all face, including …
What to do when your life issues are keeping you down.
I am not a Counselor, but I have mentored quite a few people and I am a person who has had my share of life issues. The question is: "What to do when life issues are keeping you down?" Let us picture a person who feels down. He/she may feel fearful of the outcome of his/her life. Fear may turn into anxiety and worry, which may tend to turn into depression. When you feel …
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