Category Archives: stress

A Strong Backbone

Most of us have heard the phrase, “get some backbone” or “they have the spine of a jelly fish”. In today’s culture more people than ever get their feelings hurt, or others are too insensitive when they speak. Perhaps its just a lack of respect or maybe you’re caught up in being offended by everythingContinue reading “A Strong Backbone”

A Trailblazer Overcomes Obstacles

I find it amazing how some of the smooth paved roads in the mountains have made our lives so much easier to travel and see such beautiful scenery. It reminds me of how much labor and challenge it was for the early settlers who paved a way chopping down trees and making a small dirtContinue reading “A Trailblazer Overcomes Obstacles”

This Mountain Shall Be Moved

Climbing or hiking a mountain with rough terrain can become a great challenge. It can be overwhelming and challenging, especially when the weather factors in. Mount Everest last year in 2023 it is recorded that at least 17 people at different times are dead. The most common causes of death on Mount Everest are acuteContinue reading “This Mountain Shall Be Moved”

Could You Not Watch with Me One Hour?

‭‭ Prayer may seem to become natural, but in a spiritual sense it can be difficult, because we are human and the flesh is weak. There is a natural battle but also a spiritual battle. “The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak” as Jesus himself reminded the disciples. Paul in Romans and GalatiansContinue reading “Could You Not Watch with Me One Hour?”

There is Power in Praise

This year truly has been a challenge and struggle for many, not just a few.Everything is not okay in the world we are living in today. Listening to the lies of ‘pop psychology’ such as I’m okay, you’re okay” will not get you through reality, only unrealistic expectations. King David penned many Psalms when heContinue reading “There is Power in Praise”

The Battle is The Lord’s

People were afraid of this Philistine Goliath was a giant and very intimidating. He was the guy when you saw him would turn the other way or walk across the street to avoid him. Goliath was a bully and he along with the Philistines hated and despised Israel. I love the Scripture in Romans: “IfContinue reading “The Battle is The Lord’s”

A Friend in Jesus

In Your Loss You Need A Friend It’s mid October with Fall season in high gear. The holidays are creeping up too fast, yet so many people have experienced loss this past year or so. Loss of loved ones who have died such as, friends, coworkers, arrives, a spouse, partner, sibling, and loss due toContinue reading “A Friend in Jesus”

Ironing Out the Wrinkles and the Wounds

Have you ever been in a rush or traveling for an important meeting or event only to find the only blouse or pants you have left has wrinkles or several creases on it? Even worse, there is no iron in the hotel room to flatten out the creases or wrinkles.Some of us look into theContinue reading “Ironing Out the Wrinkles and the Wounds”

Keep Your Lamp Burning Bright

You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.Psalms 18:28 NIV Stress can cause us to eventually become burned out. You may be juggling too many things in your life such as too much multi-tasking at work or even home. Wearing too many hats and never learning to say, “no”.Thinking youContinue reading “Keep Your Lamp Burning Bright”

Be Gentle

Gentleness Too often we can get caught up in winning the argument but losing the war. We see this more now in the political realm, religion, work, and in personal relationships. We have grown accustomed to lack patience in just about anything we disagree with these days. The “Im right you’re wrong attitude”! “A gentleContinue reading “Be Gentle”

The Lord is Near and Close to the Brokenhearted

Why is it when a celebrity or some well known rock star or business mogul takes their own life there is a media frenzy of suicide awareness? It really bothers me when people say,”they had it all”, when they looked at their success from an external perspective. Human beings are created by God with aContinue reading “The Lord is Near and Close to the Brokenhearted”

Dust in the Wind

Have you ever been caught up in a heavy dust storm? They are quite the scorcher with severe wind burns, blinded by the dust and sand, even cars and people can be buried due to the severity of the storms whirlwind force. God the Father created us human beings from dust? “From ashes to dustContinue reading “Dust in the Wind”

Boundaries Count

Enabling others does not help the person(s) you love, but only allows them to void their choices and responsilibilities. The enabler becomes more of the victim than the victim themselves! Today is the day to let it go and trust God for the best. Boundaries are vital and Tough Love is not always easy andContinue reading “Boundaries Count”

Choose to Move Forward

Another New Year will be soon upon us and it’s out with the old in with the new! For some of you the challenges of life and the pressures, stresses, have been excruciating, saying, this year cannot end soon enough! For others it was a good year to reflect back on and count your blessings.Continue reading “Choose to Move Forward”

FALLOUT SHELTER

Growing up as a kid we had a lot of fun times and good times. Playing in the streets, the parks, going bowling, shooting pool, attending the movies. We didn’t grow up with fear or grow up in fear. I remember the school buildings would have these signs on the exterior of the brick wall,Continue reading “FALLOUT SHELTER”

People are Different People are Unique People need to Care

The cities in America are booming with such diversity, ethnicity, and culture. I was in Boston, Jamaica Plain this week consulting for work. In my travel I saw such a long line of people including families for a couple of blocks waiting to get immigration family services. I am not sure where they were fromContinue reading “People are Different People are Unique People need to Care”

Watch your Life and your Doctrine Closely!

I was away a few years ago down Cape Cod by Nauset Light/Coast Guard Beach. What struck me was the erosion of the beach and sand due to the ocean storms. I thought erosion of beaches only happened in California! This stairwell deck was 65 stairs. I know because I walked them to the parkingContinue reading “Watch your Life and your Doctrine Closely!”

Running on Empty

If you are traveling this weekend remember to check your gas gauge so you have enough gas to get where you are going. Perhaps you’re a daredevil and try to see how far you can get when that little orange gas tank lights up before you fill up. Have you been living off of liquidsContinue reading “Running on Empty”

BY HIS STRIPES WE ARE HEALED

This license plate says it all, “HEALED”.Only God knows the suffering they may have endured in the past but excited to tell the world. Jesus became our wounded healer who suffered and died on the cross. Isaiah prophesied 700 years prior that Christ would be crucified for the sins of the whole world. Jesus notContinue reading “BY HIS STRIPES WE ARE HEALED”

When God Frustrates The Plans

Sometimes our journey in this life brings us a bump in the road, a curve ball, bad lemons, or just some rotten eggs. You know it’s a bad day when the light at the end of the tunnel are the lights of a locomotive train! Too often we can be quick to blame others orContinue reading “When God Frustrates The Plans”

Being Grateful Can Change Our Perspective and Attitude in Life

It is so easy to focus on all the things that do not go right, because this is human nature. How about the small things that we are tempted to take for granted in this life?A blazing colorful sunset, an eye popping sunrise, or a glorious full moon. Some of the best of these comeContinue reading “Being Grateful Can Change Our Perspective and Attitude in Life”

Be Refreshed Today!

We have been finally experiencing an extended summer heat wave here in New England. As the heat continues to rise above into degrees and higher. We come to experience a drought when it comes to water supply. We see signs from towns that state, “water ban” no watering of the grass, etc. The grass isContinue reading “Be Refreshed Today!”

Where is Your Anchor?

Life can get chaotic and stressful even when your on vacation! The thought of just sitting, relaxing, enjoying a week of doing nothing but exploring, adventure, hike, fish, beach, go bike riding, climb a mountain, or read a book you’ve been trying to tackle for months. The inevitable happens the auto gets a flat tire,Continue reading “Where is Your Anchor?”

Sunken Ship

The little red boat says, “Sunken Ship”. “When the storms of life come, the wicked are whirled away, but the godly have a lasting foundation”.Proverbs 10:25 When the storms of life arise in your life how do you respond? Do you fly off the handle? Maybe the drama so sensationalized that the people around youContinue reading “Sunken Ship”

Worrying Will get You Nowhere

This year has been challenging for so many on so many levels. Gas and energy prices food costs and supply shortages, inflation at an all time high since the 1980’s, people close to retiring or retired on fixed incomes losing monthly income on their nest egg. The ‘Golden Years’ are becoming the grueling years! TheContinue reading “Worrying Will get You Nowhere”

Clothe Yourself with Love

” Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.” Colossians 3:13‭-‬14 NLT Holding a grudge can be detrimental to your own life. Harboring anger, bitterness, unforgiveness, resentment, or other negative feelings long after someone has done something to hurt you. How do you respond when you are offended andContinue reading “Clothe Yourself with Love”

Be Silent while Waiting

The invention of the drive thru at fast food or Dunkins originally was for convenience. The purpose was to get in and out with a coffee or small order. Now I have to walk in to DD to get my coffee because the drive thru is so long and time consuming. I’m out faster andContinue reading “Be Silent while Waiting”

Put to Death the Flesh

For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace” Romans 8:6 Please read the above again. What comes to your mind? Have you ever asked yourself why me? Other people seem to catch all the breaks in life, but not me. I can’t seemContinue reading “Put to Death the Flesh”

That I May Know Christ and not Fear Death

What was more disturbing that Jesus was risen from the dead and the tomb was empty or somebody fabricated a story that the body of Jesus was was stolen as the fake news media would have it? Well, it was not just the media, but I am sure the religious crowds had to make upContinue reading “That I May Know Christ and not Fear Death”

You Were Running the Race so Well, Who or What has Hindered You?…

“You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth”?Galatians 5:7 NASB1995 The month of March reminds me of a time for victory. The darkness of the morning and night are dissipating as the days are now becoming longer. I love daylight and the sunshine especially in the summertime sitting by the beach watchingContinue reading “You Were Running the Race so Well, Who or What has Hindered You?…”

Be Strong and Stand Tall

Fear can paralyze us in many ways. Fear is not only an emotion, but a spirit that will prevent us from moving forward in life. We need to be reminded not every obstacle that comes our way is the end of the world. God allows these obstacles and trials for a reason and a season.Continue reading “Be Strong and Stand Tall”

A Treasure Worth Maintaining

Australia last year or so had experienced a tragedy of forest fires claiming over 18 million acres close to one billion animals lost along with many homes and lives lost. This is beyond comprehension when it comes to devastation. A recent fire in the Bronx lost approximately 19 people with many injured and left homeless.Continue reading “A Treasure Worth Maintaining”

God’s Ways are Higher than Ours

If there is one prayer I would ask the Lord it would be to have His thoughts and His mindset. We can have great ambitions and dreams yet things are not turning out the way we expect them to be. Life throws us unexpected circumstances at times and we do not like the outcome ofContinue reading “God’s Ways are Higher than Ours”

Changes Begin with You

Too often we make promises to ourselves about making changes in our lives. We can easily make excuses when we fail or do not try to make the changes that are necessary in our lives. Resolutions are a dime a dozen and it is said that approximately 40 percent keep their resolutions. So that meansContinue reading “Changes Begin with You”

The True Meaning of Christmas 🎄

The True Meaning of Christmas is not a Myth or a Fairy Tale but a Time to Celebrate Hope The baby born in Bethlehem was wrapped in swaddling clothes is the Son of God that was prophesied in the scriptures in the book of Isaiah (7:14;9:6-7).Jesus was known as the Christ child and Mary andContinue reading “The True Meaning of Christmas 🎄”

May the God of Hope Fill You with Joy and Peace

‘When you don’t take time out to notice & understand your emotions, they have a strange way of resurfacing when you least expect or want them to’. Travis Bradbury Emotions can sweep over you during the holidays like no other time throughout the year. Emotions like grief, sadness, loneliness, depression, fear can easily grip usContinue reading “May the God of Hope Fill You with Joy and Peace”

Light Will Shine for You

This time of year brings joy, peace, love, but it can also bring sadness, grief, despondency, emptiness, and even the dark side of depression. Loved ones who have been lost or suddenly taken away from us due to unusual circumstances or even suicide. You are confronted with the inevitable news about an accident or healthContinue reading “Light Will Shine for You”

Why are You Downcast O My Soul?

The most wonderful time of year can also be the most dark time of the year. Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.Psalms 42:5 NIV There’s nothing like New England when the clocks are turnedContinue reading “Why are You Downcast O My Soul?”

Finding Rest in God

There are times when we think of rest that we get the feeling of having more sleep or just sitting down on the sofa or lazy boy recliner. You may need a long vacation like a couple of weeks to renew your mind and body. Maybe take time for yourself to clear your mind andContinue reading “Finding Rest in God”

Black Friday Trappings!

Yes that time of year is upon us and at times what I like to call ” religious trappings” or “financial trappings” and Santa Claus accepts Master Card & Visa! If you’re way over your head in debt before you start shopping, then I would encourage you to think twice about spending money you mayContinue reading “Black Friday Trappings!”