Last Sunday the pastor made a comment that really got my attention. And, I feel that his comment needs to be shared with everyone so here goes. He said, “The problem with the church is that we have lost the Altar. We have quit going there.” It is important to know the purpose of an…
Contentious Woman?
A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike, says Proverbs 27:15. I hear that quoted more often than not while doing marital counseling. And, just to be clear it is not only men who make this statement but also women who understand that this scripture is speaking figuratively. Each…
When you point one, three point back
Have you ever noticed that while pointing the finger at others there are three pointing back towards you? That is not coincidental since the scriptures say we are fearfully and wonderfully made. God thought of everything. So, it would be good to consider why those three fingers are designed to point back. Just saying! We…
Character Blocks
Exciting News!!! My book is now available through Amazon, Kindle and Apple IBook and True Potential. Links are in the “Books” section of my website, terrydonelson.com. I will let you know where I will be signing and selling the book soon. Praise the Lord!
“What do I say? What do I do? Which way do I go?”
Most of us have been in situations that have caused us to ask these questions. We either ask others or intentionally look inward giving consideration to them when we need wisdom. The Bible says if we seek we will find, if we ask it will be given and if we knock it will be opened…
Looking for a New Year’s Resolution That Can Improve Your Life?
This is the time of year when people make various types of resolutions that they believe will shape up or improve a specific area of their life. They join gyms or buy exercise equipment in hopes to get their bodies in better shape. Some resolve to diet in order to lose weight by eating healthier….
Joy to the World!
Did you notice the exuberant joy being expressed during these past few weeks as people searched and found special gifts to give for Christmas? I not only observed it in others but experienced that kind of joy myself. Each time I found and purchased a gift joy exploded in my heart as I thought about…
What to do when you run over somebodies toes with your wheel chair?
Some of you may say that you don’t ride in a wheel chair so this does not apply to you. Well, maybe it does if the wheel chair can be a representation of one’s handicap or lack of ability. Such a handicap is for you to recognize as you read the following story. A few…
Strategy #5 Negotiate
Strategy #4 Emotional Intelligence
Have you ever been a recipient of a highly charged, negative, emotional message? It is not only difficult to respond to such a message in a way that will satisfy the person who has sent it but it is also difficult to avoid responding with a highly charged, negative emotion without having some special communication…