Month: December 2024
Fighting Off Internal and External Enemies by Taking Careful Aim
The apostle Paul writes in 1 Corinthias 9:26 that he is not “running aimlessly” and aiming his blows so as not to be striking the air. What does this mean for me? This means I must be single-minded and have sharp focus when pursuing my spiritual […]
What Am I Responsible For
Acceptance
A magical potion is available to us today. That potion is called acceptance. We are asked to accept many things: ourselves, as we are; our feelings, needs, desires, choices, and current status of being. Other people, as they are. The status of our relationships […]
Jehovah is Close to Me When I am Broken at Heart or Crushed in Spirit
Notes based on God Cares for You, The Watchtower, No. 1 2023, Mental Health–Help from the Bible. The Bible is the best source of spiritual guidance. It is not a health-care manual, but it can help me in practical ways during distressing situations. Most important […]
A Key to Recovery
My ability to communicate became distorted by alcoholism. I was helped a lot by the “Five Guides to Communication” in The Dilemma of the Alcoholic Marriage, on pages 30-32. Those simple tips gave me solid guidance about more effective communication. Courtesy is the principle […]
Decision-Making and Choices
Sometimes when I am in the midst of making a decision, I really struggle with knowing my Higher Power’s will for me. Occasionally I look outside myself for a sign. I’d rather see a neon light or something else just as obvious, but it […]
👩🏻🎓 Self Knowledge
The most elusive knowledge of all is self-knowledge. —Mirra Komarovsky Discovering who we are is an adventure, one that will thrill and sometimes trouble us and will frequently occupy our thoughtful reflections. We are growing and changing as a result of our commitment […]