Monthly Archives: October 2012

Changing One Life At A Time

Posted on October 14, 2012 by admin

  The other day I received an email that really made me stop and think seriously about my life. It was a list of questions by Charles Schulz, the creator of the ‘Peanuts’ comic strip. Schulz asked readers to name … Continue reading →

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Making the Most of your Time

Posted on October 14, 2012 by admin

In Ephesians 5:16 the Bible talks about redeeming the time. The word redeem means to buy back, make up for, exchange, save and make amends for. Time is one of our greatest assets. We all have 24 hours each day, … Continue reading →

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Love Your Neighbour as You Love Yourself

Posted on October 14, 2012 by admin

I’ve been told, “It’s important to like yourself because everywhere you go you take yourself with you.” Contentment in life starts with liking yourself. The Bible says in Leviticus 19:18 to “Love your neighbour as you love yourself.” Approving of … Continue reading →

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Encouraging Others

Posted on October 14, 2012 by admin

We are created for relationship and developing good social skills are a vital part of our success in life. All too often when we are hurt by others, we tend to either avoid people or lash out on them. I’m … Continue reading →

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Don’t Take Yourself So Seriously

Posted on October 14, 2012 by admin

Learning to laugh with yourself and others is a gift we can all develop. Proverbs 15:15 says that he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast, regardless of circumstances. Proverbs 17:22 says that a merry heart does … Continue reading →

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Valentines Can Be Everyday

Posted on October 14, 2012 by admin

Valentines Day is a day of romance to celebrate your sweetheart. Let’s not fool ourselves by thinking we can just cruise through our marriage without working at it. I have noticed that any time I drift through life I am … Continue reading →

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Are You A Leader Or A Follower?

Posted on October 14, 2012 by admin

When people would ask me, “Are you a leader or a follower?” I would proudly reply “Oh, I am a follower.” My passive behaviour, my non-committal personality and my people-pleasing tendencies seemed to fit well as a submissive follower. But … Continue reading →

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Handling Stress in your Life

Posted on October 14, 2012 by admin

  In one of my classes I asked the group what are some causes of stress. One of the participants said “life.” That just about sums it up. If we are alive, we will encounter stressful situations that can affect … Continue reading →

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Working with Excellence

Posted on October 14, 2012 by admin

Work is a very large part of our lives and it’s important to know how to make the most of it. Do you work just to pay the bills or do you work to contribute to life? Is your goal … Continue reading →

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Chaplains for Christian businesses

Posted on October 13, 2012 by admin

  Alice Maryniuk loves her job. Every Tuesday, she goes to work at a large kitchen cabinet company in Abbotsford. She is not a cabinet-maker, a receptionist, a manager, or a foreman, but she does work alongside the employees of … Continue reading →

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