First Google ever!

These days if we don’t know how to do anything the quickest and simplest way to find out how, is to google it. However when it comes to our spirituality it is extremely hard to find answers. However, we have the oldest and still most effective google out there…..the bible. The problem is we don’t always know how to read our bibles so here are a few tips to keep in mind.

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  • Pray first before opening God’s word.  Ask for guidance and to be able to accept what is written and to be able to apply His will to your life.
  • Never, never read the Bible trying to proof your belief on any subject.  It is only human nature to take ideas out of context. But trying to force the bible to fit your opinion is not going to be helpful either.   Continue “First Google ever!”

Poison attitude

A Chinese girl named Li-li got married and moved in with her new husband, unfortunately for Li-li her mother-in-law also lived there. Since her mother-in-law was very obnoxious and Li-li did not like having her…

94.7, here I come again! Watch out!

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How to develop an attitude of gratitude #4

Number 4 on our list of how to develop an attitude of gratitude is to: Learn Prayers of Gratitude. In many spiritual traditions, prayers of gratitude are considered to be the most powerful form of prayer,…

RUN4YOU – follow up

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