Frustration (Stress Reducers Part 5 of 10)
The preacher said, “Repent! Give your heart to Jesus, and he will shower you with blessings.” This was great. I would soon be rich, have a wonderful family, and a rewarding career. For years, I thought the preacher was wrong. Trusting God wasn’t easy. I was frustrated and suffered great stress because nothing happened the […]
Pace (Stress Reducers Part 4 of 10)
The preacher said, “Repent! Give your heart to Jesus, and he will shower you with blessings.” This was great. I would soon be rich, have a wonderful family, and a rewarding career. For years, I thought the preacher was wrong. Trusting God wasn’t easy. I was frustrated and suffered great stress because nothing happened the […]
Commitment (Stress Reducers Part 3 of 10)
I made a stress-free decision after an abusive English teacher said I could make no better than a C if I didn’t turn in a book report. That year, I always got a C+ and never had to read a book or write a report. Wonderful. Or was it? Over-commitment or an inappropriate commitment is […]
Lofty Goals (Stress Reducers Part 2 of 10)
I grew up hearing the importance of lofty goals. “Dream big,” they said. “The sky is the limit. Just believe, and all your wishes will come true.” They meant well, but I wish I’d been warned of the dangers. Dreaming was fun. As a kid, I sat in the shade and imagined everything I would […]