Tag Archives: Overcome

Has personal responsibility fallen victim to the “victimization industry”? It seems everywhere we turn someone is telling us we are a victim of something or someone–or that we may be if we’re not careful. It may be a noble cause to warn others of impending doom or rescue them out of their ...

Relentless…I never understood the impact and weight of this word until I was faced with the trial of my life. Four years ago, I became a single parent. My husband, at the time, moved out and filed for divorce. I was relentless (persistent) in the fight for my marriage. I ...

Have you ever noticed that people are drawn to stories of those who have been given some really bad circumstances (sour lemons) and have somehow persevered, beat the odds, and ended up coming out like a refreshing glass of lemonade?  These stories remind us that being grateful, forgiving, and going ...

Have you ever stopped to think about all of the blessings that you are missing out on? We grumble and complain and whine about this friend who is going on another trip to the Caribbean, Jim and Julie who just purchased a convertible, or how lucky Tim and Tina are ...

Drugs, alcohol, sports, gambling, and a lust for women, are the common pitfalls of men, and the main foibles that breed discontent. Bear in mind that not one of those things adds one wit to our lives. These physical things are quick fixes, they’re temporary, and though they may entertain ...