We live in an age of instant gratification. We have instant potatoes, instant rice, and instant pudding which actually isn’t bad. However, I remember the days of hand-cranked homemade ice cream. I would watch the salt melt the ice on the outside and imagine the taste of […]
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Accountability is the Management of Life
Accountability is a system of checks and balances. Someone said, “You can only expect what you inspect.” That is management! You can only improve yourself when you remove the fear of outside input. Accountability is the ability to submit yourself to someone else’s instruction and scrutiny. Accountability […]
Read moreTemperance is the Self-Control of Life
We live in a society of little or no restraints. Its philosophy is, “If it feels good, do it.” In diametric opposition, temperance is self-control. It is an outward sign of a disciplined life which reveals the motive of the soul. We can plan our actions, but […]
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We live in a society of little or no restraints. Its philosophy is, “If it feels good, do it.” In diametric opposition, temperance is self-control. It is an outward sign of a disciplined life which reveals the motive of the soul. We can plan our actions, but […]
Read morePatience is the Trial of Life
We live in an age of instant gratification. We have instant potatoes, instant rice, and instant pudding which actually isn’t bad. However, I remember the days of hand-cranked homemade ice cream. I would watch the salt melt the ice on the outside and imagine the taste of […]
Read moreFasting is the Self-denial of Life
Why in the world would anyone want to fast? I am so glad you asked. There are many benefits to fasting. Believe it or not, a fast under a doctor’s supervision, using wisdom, and the right conditions is a very good way to rid your physical body […]
Read moreCo-dependency is the Enablement of Life
Co-dependency is the contemporary term used to define an age-old problem. It is assuming responsibility for the dysfunctional conduct of another person. People, who have been victims themselves, usually feel that anything that goes wrong is their fault. If you take the blame, you will automatically think […]
Read moreBudgeting is the Stewardship of Life
Budgeting your finances is the process of realistically balancing your lifestyle and cost of living with your actual income. Escalating interest rates due to excessive use of credit inevitably creates financial stress and disaster. Someone said, “If my income keeps exceeding my out-go, my up-keep is going […]
Read moreFasting is the Self-denial of Life
Why in the world would anyone want to fast? I am so glad you asked. There are many benefits to fasting. Believe it or not, a fast under a doctor’s supervision, using wisdom, and the right conditions is a very good way to rid your physical body […]
Read moreEtiquette is the Formality of Life
Etiquette is the rules and formality regarding manners that have been established as an unofficial requirement in our society. They apply to everything from table manners to the customs and traditions practiced in specific geographical locations. To be successful, we need to understand what is socially and […]
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