Stress Points to Life Points Day 7

Welcome to Day 7 of Stress Points to Life Points! Day 7 Stress Point Money: Money ≠ Value  Raise your hand if you are or have ever been flat B.R.O.K.E? If you raised your hands (c’mon, don’t be shy!) how did it feel to look at your bank statement or empty wallet? Can we say pit in stomach? I wonder if you were tempted to let that empty wallet nurture an empty feeling in your heart that effected the way you view your personal value? On the flip side, when our bank accounts overflow with cash we must remember that … Continue Reading »»

Stress Points to Life Points Day 6

Welcome to Day 6 of Stress Points to Life Points! Day 6 Stress Point Family: Redefining Normal As I’ve navigated through my own twenties I’ve grown in real appreciation of my family. Too many life changes happen in this decade and the realization that my parents really were “right” hits me all too often. Life’s twists and turns remind me of a firm constant in my life: my family. Your family might not be the typical nuclear family. You might consider your family to be whoever is your constant and this is ok. Definition of a normal family: There is … Continue Reading »»

Stress Points to Life Points Day 5

Welcome to Day 5 of Stress Points to Life Points!   Day 5 Stress Point Intense Relationships: Have Your Own “Stuff”    I really think I might step on some toes today with this but…here goes… We must have our own “stuff” with God. We must have our own worship, our own prayer time our own Bible time alone with Jesus. This means we can’t be dependent on the faith of our significant other which is susceptible to falter and wavering. Everyone is human. We all make mistakes and allow our faith to become lukewarm. But, when our relationship with … Continue Reading »»