It is easy to believe that our thoughts don’t matter much; to put more importance on words and deeds. But Tommy Newberry points out on Day 10 of 40 Days to a Joy-Filled Life that, “Minute by minute, hour by hour, in the hidden workshop of your mind, you are constructing thoughts of good or … Continue reading 40 Day Journey to Joy – Day 10
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40 Day Journey to Joy – Day 9
Today’s task is to take a vacation from yourself—at least from the negative critical parts of yourself. Get away from judgmental thoughts, conversations about your health problems, gossip. Spend some time in the peaceful place God has promised when we give Him all our worries and thank Him for all He has done. This will … Continue reading 40 Day Journey to Joy – Day 9
40 Day Journey to Joy – Day 8
Tommy Newberry’s first statement on Day 8 of 40 Days to a Joy-Filled Life is, “You are a beautiful, wonderful child of God!” Why do most of us struggle to agree with this assessment? Why does it hit us so hard each time its truth lands a punch, leaving us in tears as its revelation … Continue reading 40 Day Journey to Joy – Day 8
40 Day Journey to Joy – Day 7
Day 7 of 40 Days to a Joy-Filled Life put responsibility for joy squarely on our own shoulders. If your emotional life is not where you want it to be, Newberry insists, it’s because you focus on the negative aspects of your life. He states, “What you dwell upon becomes increasing conspicuous in your own … Continue reading 40 Day Journey to Joy – Day 7
40 Day Journey to Joy – Day 6
Goals. We’ve all heard how necessary goals are to creating the a bright future but most of us, including me, just keep going where the wind takes us. On Day 6 of 40 Days to a Joy-Filled Life, Tommy Newberry stresses how important goals are to finding the joy you and I are seeking. Goal … Continue reading 40 Day Journey to Joy – Day 6
A 40 Day Journey to Joy – Day 1
How many times have you begun a self-improvement project by listing all the things that are wrong with you? Some of my favorites: Too fat Terrible housekeeper Lazy Spendthrift Magnifying our flaws is the opposite of helpful! As author and life coach, Tommy Newberry, points out in his book, “40 Days to a Joy-Filled Life,” … Continue reading A 40 Day Journey to Joy – Day 1
Walk After the Spirit
It is vital that, as Christians, we live from our born-again spirit. Spirit is that place in us that is perfect, that is in communion with God. In that place there is all the wisdom, knowledge and love we need for life. It is all goodness. There is no need for law or rules there … Continue reading Walk After the Spirit
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