by Linda Graf | Apr 14, 2019 | Believing Truth, Joy, The Transformed Mind
About twelve years ago our church had a ladies’ retreat. I’m on the ministry team and I helped with planning and led the worship as I normally do. Our speaker’s topic was joy. She told us God is a joyful God, that He has joy in us and desires for us...
by Linda Graf | Jan 28, 2019 | Being Thankful, Believing Truth, The Transformed Mind
It was a lazy Saturday morning, and my husband and I slept in and were puttering around the house, as we had no set schedule for the day. After a few hours I decided to take a shower and dress, because I’m a fan of smelling good and being fully clothed is always...
by Linda Graf | Jul 21, 2018 | Being Thankful, Believing Truth, The Transformed Mind
I claim the title “Queen of Self-Pity.” I’m quite proficient at it and spent years perfecting the art. I spent loads of time indulging my hurt feelings and wasted untold hours rehearsing the sad details of my life. In fact, I used to tell friends...
by Linda Graf | Jun 12, 2018 | Anger, Bitterness, The Transformed Mind
Are you easily offended? I used to be. Thankfully I’m not as much anymore. What’s the difference? I don’t allow it as often. But you might say, “How can you choose not to be offended? What if you can’t help it? Doesn’t it just...
by Linda Graf | Jun 6, 2018 | Being Thankful, Contentment, The Transformed Mind
I met a new friend this week. She is immensely talented and gifted. She has had great influence, and been active in a variety of areas. I loved hearing about her experiences, but it could have been easy for me to compare myself and feel inferior to her. That’s often...
by Linda Graf | Apr 12, 2018 | Believing Truth, Joy, The Transformed Mind
No one thinks they are believing lies. Of course what you are thinking is correct and true information, otherwise you wouldn’t think it, right? But many of us are believing lies without even realizing it. They become ingrained in our regular thought processes and feel...
