For much of my High School years, I walked the quarter-mile to school with two friends, Annie and Annette. Our morning walks halted in my last year of High School as I became gravely ill and spent several months in bed. Their loyal friendship continued, and they often stopped on their way to school to […]
Honesty
Stop the Insanity! Step Out of Toxic Cycles
“The definition of insanity is doing something over and over and expecting a different result.” – Author Unknown Although there is no proof that Albert Einstein was the originator of the above quote, and evidence points to the contrary, it is still a wise saying. However, although this quote we wrongly attribute this quote to […]
Avoid Avoidance. Life Gets Too Complicated
To say that I tend to over complicate things would be an understatement. I’ve spent countless nights strategising and worrying about situations that have not yet arisen. At such times, Google is not my friend, especially at 3:00 a.m. I am most apt to stumble into stress-induced craziness when it comes to finances. It is my […]
Encouragement is not Flattery
1 Thessalonians 5:11 – “Encourage one another and build one another up.” Proverbs 29:5 – “A man who flatters his neighbour spreads a net for his feet.” Contrary to popular belief, encouragement is not flattery. Instead, it might be defined as speaking God’s truth about a person to that person. All too often, it’s a […]
Tempted to Judge Another’s Temptation?
“Unless you have never been tempted, don’t pass judgment on someone who has yielded.” Author Unknown Imagine a store opening its doors, heralded by a marketing blitz like none other. Local radio, print, and television are plastered with eye-catching graphics, catchy jingles, and promises of complete satisfaction. Television commercials feature beautiful models running hand in […]
Before We Call, He Answers
It’s all about relationship for God, He loves to be in dialogue with us and looks for growth in our walk with Him. How well we communicate our needs to Him is indicative of our intimacy with Him. Video Transcript Hi there and welcome back to Daily Bible Promises with a Twist. And we’ll be […]