Adapted from All Stressed Up and Everywhere to Go!: Solutions to De-stressing Your Life and Recovering Your Sanity Written by Ken Williams Ph.D. and Gaylyn R. Williams © 2011 Relationship Resources Many believers think relaxing is the same as being slothful or lazy. They think the more they work and the busier they are, the
Read MoreAdapted from All Stressed Up and Everywhere to Go!: Solutions to De-stressing Your Life and Recovering Your Sanity Written by Ken Williams Ph.D. and Gaylyn R. Williams © 2011 Relationship Resources Sometimes we get overloaded with too much mental garbage (much that is very good, but sometimes we can get to the point of being
Read MoreAdapted from All Stressed Up and Everywhere to Go!: Solutions to De-stressing Your Life and Recovering Your Sanity Written by Ken Williams Ph.D. and Gaylyn R. Williams © 2011 Relationship Resources Some stress is the result of our lives not being in order. Try to identify areas of your life that are out of balance
Read MoreDon’t you find it interesting that babies laugh before they talk? Laughing is a healthy habit and a great stress reducer. Solomon said, “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones” Proverbs 17:22. Here are a few ways you can use humor as a stress reducer: Watch funny
Read MoreWith the holiday’s coming up, stress often increases. We tend to have more stressful situations during these months, whether from being with family or having more to do or any number of other reasons. Sometimes we just need a break from whatever we are doing. Recently someone explained to me how to do a power
Read MoreI’ve been writing this blog for quite a few months now. I’m wondering: Is this blog meeting a need for you? If so, how? If not, what would make it better? What would you like to see on this blog? How often would you like to receive blog posts? Does the time of day matter
Read MorePsalm 136:25— He gives food to every living thing. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) Takes care of everyone in time of need. His love never quits. (The Message) One way God shows us His love is by providing food. We may not be eating steak and shrimp every day (or even ever!),
Read MorePsalm 136:21-22—God gave the land of these kings as an inheritance— His faithful love endures forever. a special possession to his servant Israel. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) We’re continuing to look at Psalm 136. What have you learned from it so far? God gave the Israelites an inheritance and a
Read MorePsalm 136:17-20—Give thanks to him who struck down mighty kings. His faithful love endures forever. He killed powerful kings— His faithful love endures forever. Sihon king of the Amorites, His faithful love endures forever. and Og king of Bashan. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) Once again we see God’s faithful love in
Read MorePsalm 136:16—Give thanks to him who led his people through the wilderness. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) The God who marched his people through the desert, His love never quits. (The Message) Do you ever feel like you’re wandering around in a wilderness? Do you think God might be there leading
Read MorePsalm 136:14-15—He led Israel safely through (the Red Sea), His faithful love endures forever. but he hurled Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) God shows His love for us in some very unusual ways sometimes, like He did in these verses. Think about why
Read MorePsalm 136:13—Give thanks to him who parted the Red Sea. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) Here is another amazing miracle God did for the Israelites, because He loved them. Read the story in Exodus 13 and 14. It’s exciting to watch how God worked. What has God done for you to
Read MorePsalm 136:12—He acted with a strong hand and powerful arm. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) Took Israel in hand with his powerful hand, His love never quits. (The Message) How have you seen God act with a strong hand or a powerful arm in your life? If you don’t think you have,
Read MorePsalm 136:11—He brought Israel out of Egypt. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) And rescued Israel from Egypt’s oppression, His love never quits. (The Message) How have you seen God rescue you from an impossible situation, like He did with the Israelites when they were in Egypt? God’s love helped the Israelites through a
Read MorePsalm 136:10—Give thanks to him who killed the firstborn of Egypt. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) How on earth can God killing the firstborn of Egypt show you and me His faithful love? Think about that. God killed all the firstborn to save His people, to rescue them. It was the
Read MorePsalm 136:7-9. Give thanks to him who made the heavenly lights— His faithful love endures forever. the sun to rule the day, His faithful love endures forever. and the moon and stars to rule the night. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) Now read this passage in the Message: The God who
Read MorePsalm 136:6—Give thanks to him who placed the earth among the waters. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) The God who laid out earth on ocean foundations, His love never quits. (The Message) God’s love never quits. Do you believe that? If not, ask the Lord to show you His great love today.
Read MorePsalm 136:4—Give thanks to him who alone does mighty miracles. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) Thank the miracle-working God, His love never quits. (The Message) Spend some time today thanking God for His miracles. What miracles have you seen? There are probably many more than you realize. There are many modern day
Read MorePsalm 136:3—Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) Thank the Lord of all lords. His love never quits. (The Message) Take some time to read this whole Psalm. Imagine the last part of each verse is being sung over you, reminding you that His love for
Read MorePsalm 136:2—Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. NIV Thank the God of all gods, His love never quits. (The Message) Meditate on God’s love that endures forever. What does that mean to you? Wikipedia defines unconditional love as: “a term that means to love someone regardless of the loved one’s qualities or
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