Leading To Life

Helping you build a better life through better choices.


An Initiative of Church of God, the Father’s Call

Esteem

Confidence, Esteem and Self-Image

How a person envisions or defines himself is one of the most influential facets of a person's world view and his place in it. This image is intertwined with his confidence which enables him to face adversity, meet challenges, and focus on threats unfettered by the shackles of fear. If one does not have a proper image or vision of his place in life, his confidence suffers along with his ability to cope with life. The result is fear or anxiety. People can become more depressive or aggressive … [Read more...] about Confidence, Esteem and Self-Image

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Measurements of Spiritual Growth

Spiritual growth is measured in two main ways – motivation and action. Action is a literal external behavioral change - the evidence of the motivation. This is what James calls works. It is a change that can be perceived and observed in our daily lives. All motivation and actions are triggered by our thoughts – by our way of thinking.  This brings to mind the process of God’s thinking becoming a part of our thinking which is often hampered by our failure to comprehend the huge gulf that … [Read more...] about Measurements of Spiritual Growth

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What is Your Motivator?

There is a poignant proverb most know well: “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.”  A common meaning of this proverb is that an individual may have the intention to undertake good actions but nevertheless fail to act.  This inaction may be due to procrastination, laziness, or other subversive vices.  As such, the saying is an admonishment that a good intention is meaningless unless acted upon.  Another interpretation of the saying is that wrongdoings or evil … [Read more...] about What is Your Motivator?