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Results (Stress Reducers Part 6 of 10)
In the workplace, performance determines whether we keep our jobs. Therefore, striving for excellence seems like a good thing.
Pace (Stress Reducers Part 4 of 10)
The preacher said, “Repent! Give your heart to Jesus, and he will shower you with blessings.” This was great.
Commitment (Stress Reducers Part 3 of 10)
I made a stress-free decision after an abusive English teacher said I could make no better than a C if I didn’t turn in a book report.
Lofty Goals (Stress Reducers Part 2 of 10)
I grew up hearing the importance of lofty goals. “Dream big,” they said. “The sky is the limit.
Desire (Stress Reducers Part 1 of 10)
In 1978, I had a job that left me tied in knots. When I realized how stressed I was, I decided I would either find a way to be relaxed at all times, no matter how great…
Useless (Part 2 of 2)
One day, Jesus took offense when someone addressed him as good. “Why do you call me good?” he said. “There is none good but God” (Matthew 19:17).
Useless (Part 1 of 2)
When I was in high school, we had our examples of useless: a screen door on a submarine or high-heeled tennis shoes.
Prayer Paradigm
What we believe about prayer will determine when, how, and what we choose to pray. If we don’t believe God is listening or will answer, we probably won’t pray at all.
I Want More (Part 2 of 2)
My three-year-old son was sitting on the floor, a few feet in front of the television, watching Saturday morning cartoons.
I Want More (Part 1 of 2)
Years ago, the Prayer of Jabez became a bestselling book, number one on the charts for both the Christian and general markets.
Awareness
People die in threes. My wife knew it was true because she’d seen it happen so many times. I didn’t agree, because I didn’t see it that way.
Feel Like Cheating
In the last days of my senior year of high school, I’d been out of town for two weeks and hadn’t opened my English Literature textbook.