Personal Transformation: The Heart
Personal transformation affects four levels of who we are: mind, heart, soul, and body. So far, we’ve talked about the mind. In this reflection, we’ll discuss the second level, drawing on what the Bible says about it. The Mind is an open field The mind is our inner first way […]
Emotional Fitness: A Christian Approach
Current events in our country and around the world have triggered lots of emotions. In this video, I talk about three things that can help you be emotionally fit as a Christian: 1. Awareness of your emotions and feelings. 2. Develop new habits. 3. Get support.
Gratitude: The Heart of Prayer
Gratitude is a spiritual discipline. I know that when we think of gratitude, what comes to mind is “saying thank you.” Usually, we thank people (and God) only when things go our way. Don’t we? We behave this way because that’s how we, humans, are wired. Joy, pleasure, gain, growth, reward, etc., are the […]
Gratitude
Gratitude is another attitude that can help us overcome fear, in addition to non-judgment, patience, trust, and acceptance. Take a look at Matthew 6, which is a good scripture to help us reflect on this attitude. Chapters 5 through 7 are part of what we know as the “Sermon on the Mount.” It’s a record […]
We’re a Community of Believers
Vital Churches are a community of believers! In other words, they thrive to look like the first community of believers we read about in Acts 2: 42-47, And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many […]
Grief to Triumph
“Grief to Triumph” is the last in the series of how to handle changes within and around us. The rest of the article will help you first understand the anatomy of grief. Then, we will talk about how to move from grief to triumph. The Anatomy of Grief [bctt tweet=”Grief is […]
Hate to Love
“Hate to Love” is the next in our series. The other reflections we’ve studied so far as Fear to Hope, Anger to Gratitude, and Sadness to Joy. Hate is the opposite to love. That’s why it is important to understand hate, which will enable us to better work on ourselves. Here’s how most […]
Sadness to Joy
“Sadness to Joy” is the next in our series, after talking about “Fear to Hope,” and “Anger to Gratitude.” First, you should know this, [bctt tweet=”Sadness is a live emotion that can serve to remind us of what matters to us, what gives our life meaning.” username=””] Clearly, we don’t have to dismiss […]
Anger to Gratitude
Moving from anger to gratitude isn’t an easy thing to do for all people. Both are two feelings we experience every time there is a change within or around us. [bctt tweet=”Feelings and emotions are our human way to respond to changes.” username=””] Previously, I talked about moving from fear to hope, which […]
Celebrating Easter During The COVID Pandemic
Celebrating Easter this year, and during the COVID Pandemic, makes it so unique, unlike all the others I can remember. So, what makes it then so unique? There are many reasons why Easter is so unique this year. The Element of Fear The first reason why Easter is so unique this year […]
