What is Temperament, Character, and Personality; and why should it matter to me? Part 2: Character
Character is the next subject on the list as I have covered Temperament last week. Since Temperament is the first foundational building block designed by God as revealed in Psalm 139:13, "For thou hast possessed my reins: Thou hast covered me in my mother's womb"; the next area being Character is the second building...
What is Temperament, Character, and Personality; and why should it matter to me? Part 1: Temperament
Great question and many others have inquired about this subject matter. In order to fully understand temperament, it is fist necessary to define what it is not. Temperament does not mean temper, raging, anger, and exploding, offended or getting upset. Even though all...
Hope Now When There Is No Hope
When in a crisis, people need hope. Hope allows us to see beyond the immediate to the anticipated or expected outcome. Hope can be called a spiritual life-saver. The following poem, by an unknown author, illustrates the importance of hope: Lend me your hope for a...
When Does the Heartache Stop
As a Temperament Counselor, many people have shared painful and hurtful relationships, situations, circumstances and events with me. I have often been very emotional as I have listened to their stories. Most of these people have chosen God's path of freedom through...
Question: How do I know if my problems are psychological or spiritual?
The Truth is: Many people have inquired about this question. It is both- psychological and spiritual. Problems involve both our emotions and our spiritual being. God is a significant part of our life, because He is involved with each person. Jeremiah 29:11 tells us...
I know some bad things happened to me growing up, but that’s in the past. Why do I have to deal with it now?
That’s a question many individuals ask. It would seem better to leave the past in the past, but the truth is-- the past doesn't stay in the past; it affects our present and our future. In his workbook, "Making Peace With Your Past" Tim Sledge lists four ways painful...
Don’t Give Up
Do you know of some who gave up too soon? Maybe they were trying to get a job, but gave up. Maybe they wanted to become rehabilitated from an addiction, but they didn't follow through. Maybe they didn't want to go through with the divorce that was filed, but they...
How do I know it is God speaking to me?
The following qualities will characterize God's thoughts interjected into your heart: 1. They are like your own thoughts and musings except that you sense them as coming from the heart not the brain, in that they will be spontaneous, not cognitive or analytical. 2....
Attitudes are Chosen; Not Made
As a young person, I can remember seeing people whom I admired. These people often were athletes, actors, actresses, and musical professionals. Some were people I know personally such as teachers, classmates, etc. Everyone had a common thread – a positive and winning...
Question: In what direction is America headed?
The Truth: America is headed toward more socialism, bigger government, and attacks on capitalism, religious faith, individual freedoms, and prosperity. In other words, more of the same but at an accelerated pace. People of faith must do the following: 1. Pray for...