Losing Divine Grace: A Must Read for the Faithful
A new book, “Losing Divine Grace: Man’s Lack of Genuine Faith is Taking Us Away From God,” is a must read. Its not a “book” in the traditional sense, but rather, is a wake-up call for not just Christians, but for all mankind. Continue reading “Losing Divine Grace: A Must Read for the Faithful”
I have a friend who has a quotes calendar on his desk and whenever I see it, I chuckle…“who uses those anymore?” Well, as it turns out, he does and now, so do I. My friend’s quote calendar is actually his daily motivator — he’s not using it for the date, but for the inspiration.
Why are people so angry? Is it the pandemic? Politics? The News? Perhaps, it’s all of these reasons and more. These days, people are losing their cool and simmering in anger and the people they’re hurting most, is themselves. Anger is, without a doubt, a spirit crusher.
Whenever we get a chance to make a positive difference, we should seize it. Doing good and being a positive influence in this world is never wasted, even if that good deed or that act of kindness is a small one — every bit of good we can do is valued beyond measure.
It’s funny, we’re eager to compliment others, but when they compliment us, sometimes we feel embarrassed and brush aside their praise, as if we’re not worthy of it. Of course, one doesn’t want to be egotistical, but why do we do this? Aren’t we all entitled to some positive self-praise now and then?
You know, it would be funny if it weren’t for the fact that its so sad, but why do we forget that right now, each and every one of us has an incredible power at our fingertips, that is endless in supply? This power is quite literally, inexhaustible and without doubt, could heal our world in no time.
Throughout history, conflicts great and small, have often been a result of poor communication and a lack of understanding and compromise. The truth is, so many conflicts can easily be avoided if all parties concerned just had a more open and curious mind and willingness to listen, learn and understand.
Have you ever read a quote and it’s meaning and wisdom was so powerful to you, that you had an immediate epiphany? So often we read words of wisdom, but too often, we do just that…we read them. To really have all the benefits, we need to actually absorb them.
Have you ever had someone give you a nasty or judgemental look — you know the type of look I mean — that condescending, snide look that makes your face flush with embarrassment? If you’ve never experienced that kind of contemptible attitude, you’re lucky, because most of us experience it at one time or another.