Leading To Life

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Practical Christain Living

Three Levels of Listening

Personally, I always thought I was a fairly good listener.  That was until I attended a class on listening. It was only then that I realized I had been a very poor listener for most of my life. The Presenter spoke about the different levels of listening. He represented listening as a team building experience because we often get into trouble since we donā€™t want to hear the other person before we speak. Scriptures has several comments about our human proclivity to prefer speaking … [Read more...] about Three Levels of Listening

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Misunderstood Authority?

The subject of authority is a difficult one because of the many negative applications we see around us. Itā€™s primary association with power, clashes with the natural human desire for autonomy. In our present day, the subject of authority is often confused with authoritarianism and the abuse of power, which creates a negative perception. Authority is a vital ingredient for godly living, and it is therefore important for us to be clear minded about what it is and what it is not. … [Read more...] about Misunderstood Authority?

Pride vs Humility

Humility is not one the fruits of Godā€™s Holy Spirit but it is an integral part ā€“ the soil ā€“ of the process that produces the fruit. Christ said that we should produce fruit: "You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you" (John 15.16). "He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk … [Read more...] about Pride vs Humility

Healthy Attitudes

I want to look at the concept of attitude and see just what kind of potent force it is.  An attitude is a manner of acting, feeling or thinking that reveals oneā€™s disposition, opinion, and overall mindset. Oneā€™s attitude is a mental disposition.  How we are inside. Our approach to life.  Itā€™s the way we view the world in general terms and how we look at other individuals. A good attitude means different things in different circumstances. Generally, it signifies an approach … [Read more...] about Healthy Attitudes

The Purpose of Righteousness

Even within Christian churches that look fairly homogeneous doctrinally-speaking, we can find diverse attitudes. For example, there are currents of more liberal or fundamentalist approaches to religious practice.  One such current that can be problematic within churches is self-rightness.  I donā€™t mean the arrogant presumption that one is perfect. I mean the tendency to let ā€œrighteousnessā€ become an idol. Itā€™s an easy trap for any of us to fall into so we need to examine our motives … [Read more...] about The Purpose of Righteousness

Caring for our Elderly

Sometimes we face tough decisions when our elderly loved ones need more help in their personal environment and with their overall health assessments. This can be especially difficult when they live a long distance from the family. Hazel Bridges is the creator of AgingWellness.org, a website that aims to provide health and wellness resources for aging seniors. Sheā€™s a breast cancer survivor. She challenges herself to live life to the fullest and inspire others to do so as well. Below are some … [Read more...] about Caring for our Elderly

Adjusting Our Focus

All around us the world is coming unraveled. Many elements of our society believe right is wrong and wrong is right.  Morality of any form is out the door as a basis for all our institutions.  Our economies have been pushed into the worst recession in a generation, with our government convinced that they can spend their way out of debt.   Food supply disruptions causing shortages could result in millions of deaths this year alone in the poorest of countries. It is easy for … [Read more...] about Adjusting Our Focus