“I have a good reason to complain!” How often have we spoken these words to try to justify our feelings! Complaining is a way of expressing our grief or pain or dissatisfaction. Sometimes we complain in a formal way, but more often it is a casual statement or attitude. And we know that everyone wants…
Category: Self-centered
Look Up to Me
The young woman ran wildly among the trees near the shore of the island in a frenzied attempt to escape a pack of wild dogs chasing her. After making a sharp turn to the left, she suddenly slipped into a patch of quicksand. The dogs picked up a new scent along the way, thankfully, and…
Envy for the Wicked?
Envidia / Envy: Inequidad flickr photo by NeoGaboX shared under a Creative Commons (BY) license “John’s been promoted again,” Maria sighed to herself. “This is the third time in six months. How does he get ahead like this?” Then Sarah, the recently hired office assistant, raced into the room and leaned over into Maria’s cubicle,…
Asserting Your Individuality
The devil tempted the first man by trying to convince Adam that God is not the final authority over each individual. He also tried to get him to believe that man is his own god. When Adam fell for these temptations, he also fell from his position with God. Ever since then, there is no…
Focus On Yourself?
Have you ever wondered if the trial you are going through is the result of the actions of another person, or if it is coming from the enemy of your soul? Do you ever find yourself thinking things like this: “Did you see what he (she) just did concerning you? Are you going to put…