Posted by Lowell Becker, MD on Jul 23, 2007 in
Spiritual Growth
Yes, you can become more positive. Yes, you can become more hopeful. The Christian is the only person in the world who has truth-based and knowledge-based reasons to be positive and hopeful. (See HOPE in this section)
The late Maj. W. Ian Thomas said, “The Word of God is not only redemptive, it is also regenerative”. God’s Word, as illuminated by the Holy Spirit, will change us from the inside out, giving us the opportunity to align our thinking with His. These changes in our thinking will be followed by changes in our belief system, our emotions and our behaviors.
The God of hope wants to change you into a person who is increasingly more positive and hopeful. LET HIM. (See Letting and Faith in this section).
Posted by Lowell Becker, MD on Jul 23, 2007 in
Spiritual Growth
When things are going well for us, the notion/concept of hope seldom enters our thinking. It is when things of life become difficult that this need (the need for hope) comes to mind. Read more…
Posted by Lowell Becker, MD on Jul 23, 2007 in
Spiritual Growth
Seek to bring out the best in the other person. This attitude frees God to love that person through you.
Posted by Lowell Becker, MD on Jul 23, 2007 in
Spiritual Growth
Opportunities, including those that are disguised as problems, come our way every day. Welcomed or not, they are God’s provision to initiate the process whereby we are prompted to invite Him to enter our daily lives, seek His wisdom, live in His presence and allow Him to demonstrate His grace, power and love.