Is there a cure for bitterness? Perhaps not, but we should know that bitterness is a choice. Difficult Experiences We become bitter from life experiences that leave us fuming and resentful. In Ruth 1.20-21 Naomi took the name of a bitter experience endured by the nation of Israel. “Call me Mara (bitter) for the Almighty […]
Abraham believed God who makes the dead alive and who calls things that are not as though they were. Romans 4.17 paraphrase, proverbsforprofessionals.net What do I see? As humans, we see things that presently are not as if they will never be. Conversely, God sees things that are not as if they already were! When […]
We set lots of goals. But, we must be deliberate about our influence as a personal development goal. Deliberate Influence Our influence on others can happen by accident. That is, we’re unaware of how we affect others. Conversely, we can be deliberate about our influence. Now, we regularly set goals for our own professional development. […]
It’s good for us to desire growth and change. But, we must know where personal transformation begins. Let’s discuss. Some Options Our desire to pursue personal transformation may be triggered by a life crisis, such as a job loss, death of a loved one, or an addiction. But, where do we begin that transformation process? […]
Life isn’t all good times or all bad. Mostly it’s that middle space in between. Let’s discuss being productive while living in between scarcity and abundance. Two Extremes We all experience times of scarcity. For example, with a career setback. Or, scarcity in relationships. At the other extreme are times of abundance. There, we’re especially […]
