Each year you’ll usually hear or read about a list of people who have made the “Top Ten”: Top Ten Fashion Designers, Top Ten Bloggers, Top Ten Musicians, Top Ten Authors, or Top Ten Wage Earners. We may never see our name on a “Top Ten” list–or on anyone’s positive kind of list. Things in our lives can easily slip from bad to worse. And it’s entirely possible that some circumstances will never change, no matter how hard we try to influence them. Life may never seem fair. How can we possibly handle that without giving in or giving up?
Simple Truth for Today: Situations Don’t Cause Emotions.
Situations don’t cause emotions. Before you react to that statement, read Philippians 4:11, and then respond, not react. When I first heard that simple truth years ago, I admit it was difficult to understand. I’m not asking you to accept it, just think about it. Is it about a situation or a belief system?
Top 10 Most Popular Blog Posts of 2022 by Rebecca Barlow Jordan
You may be surprised that some of my most popular blog posts of 2022 also appeared on my list of top 2021 blog posts. Today’s post offers you that list from 2022 so you can read and review those articles and prayers, and remember and celebrate God’s faithfulness as you do. Enjoy these popular blog posts and prayers from 2022. If you missed one last year, you can read it here brand new, or enjoy a review. I believe you’ll find encouragement no matter who or where you are in life. As you review these popular blog posts, may they …
3 Keys to a Happier New Year
As the new year unfolds, all of us want our year to be “happier” than the previous one. Based on Scriptural advice, here are three keys to help you experience a happier new year:
When Life Is Not Fair, How Do You Respond?
How do we respond when life is not fair? What choices do we have?