spiritual hacks for a miraculous life
A short series in Advent focusing on a few significant snapshots of the Christmas story and the amazing gifts they reveal.
What are you facing today that seems impossible?
Health issues?
An imploding marriage?
Financial struggles?
Emotional upheaval?
A loved one’s or your own imminent death?
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We all go through challenges. No they don’t all look alike. And for some they’re certainly more severe. But none of us get through this life unscathed.
A spectacular song from the words of the Bible that speaks of preparing for the Messiah to intersect our world.
I can think of no more fitting prayer as we in Advent wait for Christmas when God did just exactly that.
I hope it fills you with joy today and reminds you of the true meaning of this season.
Blessings on your Sunday.
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Part of the series “God Rocks: 101 Amazing Everyday Gifts!” Stories and promises of the awesome blessings God gives us each day. I hope it encourages you today!
Worry runs rampant today. It and the accompanying stress some researchers say is the leading cause of illness.
We worry about our health, our finances, our family, the news. Frankly there’s never an end to what we can worry about is there? I mean have you ever woken up on a morning and thought, “Wow, everything is perfect today?” No neither have I.
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But that’s only half the problem. Think about how so many people respond.
Some abuse alcohol or drugs as an escape. Others miss-use prescription drugs.
Some over eat to the point of obesity.
Many get lost in hours of TV or video games.
The problems and the worry remain. And the cures bring their own additional problems. Then that creates even more worry in a downward spiral. [Read more…]
Part of the series “God Rocks: 101 Amazing Everyday Gifts!” Stories and promises of the awesome blessings God gives us each day. I hope it encourages you today!
I was a worrier when I was young. I came from a long line of worriers.
Not that there weren’t things to worry about. Like everyone we went through our share of struggles.
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I almost died when I was seven. My dad’s business went through a severe downturn when I was eight.
In college I worried about getting through tests. I worried about graduating. Then I worried about what I’d do after I graduated.
If that wasn’t enough at times when everything was going well and life was firing on all cylinders I’d worry about when everything would unravel.
And frankly though it seems almost humorous now it was devastating to live.
And I’m not alone. Worry and the accompanying stress are one of the biggest health issues people face. Worry is tough to solve and destructive in it’s results. [Read more…]
An unusual and soulful rendition of the world’s favorite hymn sung to a tune from a hit song of the 60’s.
Hope you enjoy this on your Sunday!
If you have trouble viewing it you can watch it here.
Do you remember the hit song the tune is from? If so leave it in the comments or Facebook or Twitter. Who will come up with it first?
Thanks to my friend Greg who sent me this video link.
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Part of the series “God Rocks: 101 Amazing Everyday Gifts!” Stories and promises of the awesome blessings God gives us each day. I hope it encourages you today!
On the night I prayed, ever so hesitantly, to ask Jesus into my life I felt an incredible peace that’s hard to describe. Those early days were heady filled with a sense of joy and love I’d never known before.
Yet, soon the pressure of religious legalism crept in. Slowly my experience filled with requirements to live out this new life so God would be pleased with and bless me.
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I even attended a popular three day seminar and came away with a huge red binder filled with steps to respond to every conceivable contingency in a way that would align me with God’s blessings.
And honestly many times I wished I’d never started down that path.
Have you ever been there? Are you living there right now? [Read more…]
Part of the series “God Rocks: 101 Amazing Everyday Gifts!” Stories and promises of the awesome blessings God gives us each day. I hope it encourages you today!
I’ve gotten where I hate to read the news quite often. And frankly I never watch it on TV or listen to it on the radio. I mean it’s depressing.
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From ISIS butchering more innocent people.
To Russia invading Ukraine.
To some crazed gunman shooting people randomly he doesn’t even know.
To a police shooting and the subsequent riots.
To another incompetent blunder from our government.
To the latest probe of unethical behavior on Wall Street.
Yet, I think the world has always been crazed with darkness. The difference is now we get a front row seat to watch it 24/7.
And I find myself sometimes wondering, “How can we ever find daylight again?” [Read more…]
On this Thanksgiving weekend in the U.S. I thought what better song to play.
As I reflect on all God has blessed me with I certainly have 10,000 reasons to thank him.
I hope where ever this Sunday finds you that you have a moment to reflect on all the blessings God has given you.
Enjoy this beautiful reminder.
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Part of the series “God Rocks: 101 Amazing Everyday Gifts!” Stories and promises of the awesome blessings God gives us each day. I hope it encourages you today!
As I watch people do some of the most bizarre things to get attention I often wonder, “What are they thinking? How could they do that?”
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From a radical Muslim videoing horrific acts. To gang bangers wantonly hurting others. To a movie star promoting herself with seemingly no shame. To a business executive who gives up everything to climb the ladder. To the star athlete who takes life shortening drugs to gain performance. To the exhausted organization volunteer that neglects all to keep volunteering for more.
I have so much I am thankful for.
A great wife.
A fantastic family.
Loving friends.
Good health.
A prosperous career.
The blessing of doing things which bring fulfillment.
Abiding peace and joy even in the midst of stress.
And a relationship with the one who blesses me with it all.
So if you are in the U.S., Happy Thanksgiving!
If you don’t live in the U.S. I hope you have a joyful day.
Either way I hope in the midst of your busyness you will take a moment to reflect on all you have to be thankful for.
It will make all the difference.
What are you most thankful for? Please share it so we can rejoice with you.
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