by Dacia Moore | Sep 15, 2016 | Living it Out
Not long ago, when I checked the status of a credit card account online, I noticed a charge I did not make. After several phone calls to the vendor and the credit card company, it became clear that I was a victim of credit card fraud and identity theft. Thankfully,...
by Dacia Moore | Sep 8, 2016 | From the Heart
I’ve always struggled with the concept of denying self. It sounds so austere, like I’m supposed to give up all aspects of fun and forego any dreams of happiness. But isn’t that in complete opposition to the concept that Christ came that we may have abundant life?...
by gwhope_admin | May 7, 2015 | From the Heart
As soon as I woke, I felt it – stuck on my neck, so I reached and pulled it off. Since my glasses rested on my lamp table, I held it close and saw it was a white sticker with black print. The barcode from the back of a book I had read the night before. The price was...
by gwhope_admin | Apr 8, 2015 | Living it Out
One of the lines in the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life,” presents a great truth. Clarence, the 2nd class angel who’s trying to earn his wings, asks God what is wrong with George Bailey. “Is he sick?” “Worse,” God says. “He’s discouraged.” We can define discouragement as...
by gwhope_admin | Sep 18, 2014 | From the Heart
Before you continue to call me by a nickname, consider the power behind it. When you continue to call me “Jerk,” I may begin to see myself this way and, instead of becoming a nicer person, I will believe I am a jerk and continue to treat you this way. When...