Doing Good Just For The Sake Of It
We’ve all heard the expression “do good for the sake of doing good.” I believe that what this adage is teaching us, is that we shouldn’t expect a reward of any kind, but should do good deeds and be kind, simply because it’s the right thing to do. So should we be kind, good and generous, just for the sake of it? Continue reading “Doing Good Just For The Sake Of It”
The secret to living a happy and content life, may not be a secret after all. We know that happiness is a choice and not a destination, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t things we need to do and ways we need to live our life — and most of them, are actually quite simple.
Most of us are acutely aware of the old expression “a Wolf in Sheep’s clothing.” The gist of that adage is that there are those among us who will seem like Sheep, but inwardly, are actually ravenous and dangerous Wolves. The Bible covers this caution in significant detail.
It’s the dawn of a new year and that means wonderful new possibilities and a fresh start to make our dreams come true. Many of us have one common hope for the new year — to be happy. You might have noted I didn’t say to “find” happiness, but to “be” happy and that’s because there is a huge difference.
Christmas is truly a magical time of the year. As we celebrate the birth of Christ, our hearts are filled with joy, peace and harmony. During this time, we are kinder, gentler, more generous and something miraculous happens to us. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could carry that spirit of Christmas through the whole year?
I often worry about people who feel they’re not worthy enough. Not worthy to associate with certain people. Not deserving enough to express their views and opinions. Not good enough to attend their Church. This feeling of disenfranchisement is of course, totally unwarranted.
Being a positive and optimistic person — someone who focuses on the good and puts hope and possibilities first, is really an art-form. To a great extent, positivity is a skill, as much as it’s a personal trait. And as personal trait’s go, positive thinking is one of the most valuable and powerful ones that we can possess.
I doubt there is anyone out there who isn’t feeling the stress of daily life on some level. When we’re all feeling anxious and a bit worn out, its easy to forget to be nice — to be tolerant and compassionate. We are after all, only human. But remembering to be kind is just what we need to do.
The Parables of Jesus are some of the most precious and vitally important lessons for man to learn. The Parables are told by Jesus in a simplified, relatable manner so that their meaning is easily recognized — their spiritual and moral message is however, extremely profound.
You’ve probably heard a lot of people lately in person, on social media and in the news, who have a very high opinion of themselves. These are the folks who boast that they’re moral, upstanding, good citizens who love and serve God. But do they?