March 8, 2017 sower40 No comments exist

H.A.L.T.    This common acronym in recovery programs has now made inroads into the everyday language of our society.   It stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired; Being aware of this simple acronym can help us to keep our behaviors in check.   When we are experiencing any one of these temptations,  oftentimes destructive behaviors take over.  …

October 3, 2016 sower40 No comments exist

Spiritual Wakening This is an issue that has been fought on both sides of the Aisle literally since the advent of A.A. (Alcoholic Anonymous). [For those not familiar with the writing in the ” it may seem as heretical as the “Book of Mormon” the God-fearing Catholics and Protestants. The “Higher Power” not given a…

September 29, 2016 sower40 No comments exist

You are God’s masterpiece “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Psalm 139:14a We spoke about prayer and finding quiet time with God. One of the other indispensable ways for spiritual growth and maturity is meditation. Whether you are just beginning your training or you’re a seasoned athlete, stop all of your…

September 29, 2016 sower40 No comments exist

“Simply let your ‘yes’ be your yes; and your ‘no,’ no. Anything beyond this comes from the evil one.”  Matthew 5:37 Integrity There is no easier way for the evil one to attack than through the gate of integrity. We leave ourselves vulnerable by not doing what we say we will do or, even worse,…

September 29, 2016 sower40 No comments exist

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.” (Matthew 6:19-20) Few, if any of us, will admit to…

September 28, 2016 sower40 No comments exist

Submit to one another out of reverence for ChristWives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. Husbands. love you wives just as Christ loved the church”Ephesians 5:22-25These verses are a lightning rod to most women today.When studying scripture, it should always be your first priority to put it into the time and context. If…

September 28, 2016 sower40 1 comment

Foundational Beliefs Foundational beliefs are what anchor our lives, the things that matter to us the most, and the non – negotiable characteristics that best describe who we are. Look over the following list in its entirety and circle the words or phrases that best illustrate your true beliefs. Add your own beliefs in the…

September 28, 2016 sower40 No comments exist

To become esteemable people, we have to do esteemable acts Shame, that dark shadow that lurks in the recesses of our subconscious, is forever gathering information about how worthless, unlovable, undeserving, and how inconsequential we are. In short, we start to believe these condemning accusations of the judge and jury that have grown louder over…

September 28, 2016 sower40 No comments exist

Sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible Who among us at some point in time hasn’t felt lonely and estranged from the ones we love? We long to be once again reunited with the ones we love. As we stated earlier, hope means to cherish a desire with anticipation. This too is…

September 28, 2016 sower40 No comments exist

Mindfulness is not really  a new  concept It, as however, become one of the best modalities for creating change in behaviors, awareness and cognitive thought are both very similar to this relatively new concept called “Mindfulness.” “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought with out accepting it”…