by Linda Graf | Jul 10, 2018 | Anger, Believing Truth, Faith, Repentance
Are you plagued by regular, annoying sins that often seem to creep up on you? Do you find yourself doing the same things over and over? Sometimes we call these “besetting” sins. One definition of besetting is: constantly assailing or obsessing, as with...
by Linda Graf | Jul 4, 2018 | Believing Truth, Influence
I recently read “The Little Things: Why You Really Should Sweat The Small Stuff” by Andy Andrews after it was recommended in an article I read. While the author is a Christian, it’s not a Christian book per se. It’s a fast and enjoyable read....
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 | May 8, 2018 | Anger, Bitterness, Our Words
Life is messy. Conflict is unavoidable and gets complicated. We say harsh words or fail to live up to a commitment we made. Sometimes you need to apologize and ask forgiveness, other times you are the recipient of an apology. How should we respond to an apology?...
