Do you ever feel like you have to be perfect to be acceptable? Or that no one likes you? Or like you’ll never measure up? If so, try curling up on the couch with your favorite blanket and have a conversation with God about these insecurity Bible verses. As you meditate on the verses, picture […]
When No One is Commenting on Your Blog
Two days ago I began my series on the temptations of blogging and ministry. I was excited. Not because I was going to get a chance to grow and serve God. But because I was going to get a chance for some new comments. I love comments. To me it’s the one perk of blogging. […]
Discontentment and Loneliness
For an example of how I used these questions see: When No One is Commenting on Your Blog. Why are you unhappy? What do you think will make you happy? Will that really make you happy? Why or why not? Are you able to create the conditions you think will make you happy? Yes: If […]
When the Cookies are Calling Your Name
Picture this. You just finished the laundry, and all of a sudden you notice the yummy cookies in the cupboard next to the washing machine. It’s not lunch, you’re not hungry, and yet those cookies are calling out your name. What are you going to tell them?
Seven Questions that will Help You Let Go of Stress
Do you ever get so stressed you have a hard time relaxing? I’ve been feeling that way a lot lately. Between the i-phone app, various writing projects, and regular life, I’m feeling overwhelmed. Too often I handle the stress by continuing to work long after it’s time to quit for the day. That’s why I wrote […]
I Know I’m not Supposed to Do This, But . . .
Do you ever get the urge to break your boundaries – but feel too guilty to come right out and do it? What we usually do in that situation, is try to find some way to justify our actions. Something to make us feel less guilty about giving in. See if any of these thoughts […]
How to Stop Being Annoyed: 12 Questions to Ask
Do you have a person in your life who regularly drives you crazy? Or a person who keeps hurting you and doesn’t seem open to change? Here are some questions and Bible verses that will help you let go of those angry feelings and love when it’s hard to love. Note: These questions and Bible verses […]
Questions that will Help You Break Free from Your Bad Habits
For the last two years I’ve been writing questions: questions to help people start habits, questions to help people stop habits, and questions to help people break free from their negative emotions. The questions are designed to attack specific lies, so all you need to do is find out what lie you’re believing and then […]
Breaking a Habit: Entitlement Questions
I deserve it. I should be able to do what I want, when I want. I’m good in every other area of my life. I can let this one go. What do you feel like doing? Why do you feel like you have a right to do this? Do you think God agrees with your […]