by Linda Graf | Apr 4, 2020 | Being Thankful, The Transformed Mind, Trusting God
We are in unprecedented times here in the springtime of 2020. We wouldn’t have dreamed a year ago of a nationwide quarantine because of a worldwide pandemic. I believe our lives and culture will manifest permanent changes in years to come, just like our world after...
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...
