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 You might impress people with what you have or what you do, but you will never influence them that way. Influence requires a different approach.  

 Everyone has trouble. It is how you go through that trouble that makes all the difference.  

 It does not take much to start feeling spiritually low. Fortunately, it does not take much to top up either.  

 Too often we are so focused on what is next that we forget to be thankful for what is now. Hopefully, this short encounter with Jesus reminds us to see what we have been given too.  

 Design implies a designer. It takes more faith to believe that God does not exist than to believe that he does.  

 Many people live in constant states of anger and bitterness and it is easy to get dragged into their mess or even start taking the blame for it.... but here is a better option.  

 One simple phrase and one important question that will help us put love into action.  

 Beethoven proves that sometimes what seems bad turns out to be good! We can learn from his experience.  

 It is easy to believe the wrong story so long that it seems like the truth. Here are four lies to avoid and a truth to start living.  

  Digital cameras are amazing!   You can see something that you like, capture an image, and evaluate it on the spot.   If you are not satisfied, you can keep taking pictures until you get one you like. Photography was not always this way though. I remember when you had to buy film for your camera.   Typically, you were limited to twelve or twenty-four exposures, so you had to use them wisely.   When you took a picture, you never knew exactly what you had.   All you could do was hope that it turned out well.   Eventually, you took the film in to be developed, waited a week or so, and then you could finally get your pictures.      As silly as it sounds, part of the fun with film photography was the waiting.   The delay from the time you took a picture until you saw it was often measured in months.   I still remember the thrill of coming out of

 When the gospel story is told from a different vantage point, maybe you hear it differently. We make a huge mistake when we think that "Be Better" and "Try Harder" are the central messages!  

 Healthy relationships do not come from controlling one another. Here are 5 of the most common manipulation tactics to watch for (and avoid) in yourself and others.  

 It may feel like every day is exactly the same and that there is nothing to be excited about right now, but that is not true! If you need to get out of the "Groundhog Day" cycle, here is the first step.