... to function as a productive human being is severely crippled. Why do you think abused children so often grow up to abuse their children or to become criminals? They have no self-esteem. Do you remember the cheerful and goofy guru of weight loss, Richard Simmons? Why is he not only an advocate of weight loss but also such a cheerleader and promoter of positive thinking? You aren't going to be able to shed those pounds until you start feeling good about yourself. Just think of someone who is successful ...
... our lives to Jesus and allow him to work his life-changing purpose within. Let me tell you about something that Dr. Richard Dawson learned serving in the British Army during World War I. Dawson spent some time in a brutal Japanese prison camp. Daily ... . John Trent, Ph.D. LIFEMAPPING (Colorado Springs, CO.: Focus on the Family, 1994), pp.185-186. 3. EXPLODING PIGS, Compiled by Ian Simmons, Barnes & Noble Books, New York, 1997, p. 117. 4. The Associated Press (08-21-01). 5. Bill Hybels, MAKING LIFE WORK (Downers ...
... the day: God really does love you that much. The Shepherd lay down his life for His sheep. 1. Exploding Pigs compiled by Ian Simmons, Barnes & Noble Books, New York, 1997, pp. 9-10. 2. Reuters. 3. http://www.day1.net/index.php5?view=transcripts&tid=126. 4. One Flock ... Bible Illustrations, compiled by Ted Kyle and John Todd, AMG Publishers, Chattanooga, 1995, p. 231. 7. Richards, Lawrence O. The 365-Day Devotional Commentary (Colorado Springs: ChariotVictor, 1990), pp. 784-785. 8. “A Word With You,” ...
... you think that made an impression on Jesus? I know family time is becoming quite scarce in our society. Author Dr. Richard Swenson writes in his book The Overload Syndrome that “the average American work-week now exceeds just about every other nation on ... their age, know they have a special relationship with God too. 1. Matthew Cole, Plant City, Florida. Cited by Andy Simmons in Reader’s Digest (Reader’s Digest USA). 2. Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine, www.gizmag.com. 3. Tom Phillips, “Chinese ...
