You cannot believe they did it. Of all people, turning on you this way. You want to react in kind, drawing on the anger flowing through you to lash out. Make the other person hurt every bit as much as you do right now.

Wait a minute. You are not that person. You do not want to BE that person. You are better than this.

But how do you stop anger in its tracks before it gets the best of you?

1.  Do Something Grand

Take your anger and turn it into activism. How can you use this to change the world? Volunteer.  Get involved in the community and make the world a better place.

2.  Forgive

This technique falls under the expert level of anger management. By being the bigger person and forgiving the other, you will find you no longer have reason to be mad at all.

3.  Pay Attention to your Muscles

Like walking, exercise is good. Also, anger tends to tighten you up, so a good stretch, or even better, practicing progressive muscle...

Engaging in prayer is considered one of the most powerful and meaningful practices for fostering a deep and meaningful relationship with God. However, there are moments in life where connecting through prayer may seem unattainable or difficult to achieve.

Often, my clients will say that the topic of prayer is well and good. They agree that conversation is wonderful to have with God…but what about the days when your heart is too full to pray? When life once knocked you down, and it feels like you will never rise again, what do you do on those days?

I tell them that in those moments, it can be helpful to remember Romans 8:26, “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”

Your prayer life has a major impact on your faith life.

The Holy Spirit, residing within you as a beloved child of God, intercedes on your...

Affirmations are powerful positive statements. You may be aware of them as a tool for self-improvement or to help you reach your goals. Did you know affirmations can help improve relationships with your husband, family, friends, and colleagues?

By choosing your words carefully and meaningfully, you can improve relationships in every area of your life.

1.  Show Empathy

You can use affirmations to show the other person that you see their feelings and acknowledge them. Affirmations can be used as a component of active listening. Listen to what they are saying without interrupting; when you speak, you reflect on what they said. You acknowledge where they are and give them space to vent, celebrate, or get their message across.

The key to showing empathy is not contradicting or negating their feelings. Do not offer advice or give a contrary opinion. Just stand with them in their space.

2.  Be Authentic

Make sure your affirmations are coming from a place...

An empathetic person can identify with what someone else is experiencing. They may have had the same experience before. This is not necessary to practice empathy. You might be very good at putting yourself in another person's mindset.

Someone tells you they lost their job. They are going through so many different negative emotions. They are concerned about their mortgage payment and other financial issues.

A person that loses a dream job could start wondering what happened. It took them a long time to get the job they always wanted. They might have been a great employee. Then something occurred that was out of their control. Perhaps the company went bankrupt.

This individual could start questioning his role in the company’s failure. A ton of different negative emotions might be experienced. The empathetic person can fully embrace the feelings the other person is going through, even if they have never lost a job.

You should help your friends and...

When communicating with God, approach your prayers with assurance and conviction. Express your thoughts, desires, and concerns openly, knowing you are heard and understood. This confidence in prayer is not about arrogance or demanding, but about trusting in God's love and His desire to hear and answer our prayers.

Come to His throne in full confidence.

Do not come as a beggar hoping for scraps of affection. Arrive instead, knowing that you are a beloved child of God. You come not as a beggar but as an heir.

In Hebrews 4:16, Paul instructed the children of God, “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”

Not only should your approach be bold, but so should your prayers. Phillip Brooks said, “Pray the largest prayers. You cannot think of a prayer so large that God, in answering it, will not wish you had made it larger. Pray not for crutches but for wings.” This bold...

Some women set New Year's resolutions every January 1st, while others set goals. Some do it at the end of the year in preparation for the new year, while others choose to set goals throughout the year. Many create quarterly objectives.

It is a familiar experience for many of us to feel our initial enthusiasm for our goals fade over time. This is a shared struggle, not unique to any one of us. Regardless of gender, we all find it challenging to sustain our resolutions or goals.

Does no one want positive change in their lives? 

Of course. Our deep desire for positive transformation in our lives is a common thread that binds us. The issue is not a lack of desire, but often the need for enhanced diligence and commitment.

Often, what is needed is a boost in our diligence, a quality we all possess and can enhance.

Is this not also true of our very faith in Christ? 

If women are not diligent in keeping our eyes on Jesus, we easily grow tired of...

In a world where consumerism is rampant and debt often feels inevitable, the concept of financial stewardship can serve as a powerful antidote. But what exactly is financial stewardship, and how can it transform your financial life? Let’s explore.

What is Financial Stewardship?

Financial stewardship is the responsible management of the financial resources God entrusted you with. It is not just about budgeting or saving but about viewing money as a tool you temporarily manage. Whether you have a little or a lot, financial stewardship involves making decisions that align with your values, goals, and the needs of those you care for.

Why is Financial Stewardship Important?

1. Long-Term Stability: Effective financial stewardship helps ensure that you and your family have the resources needed for the future. It’s about creating a sustainable financial plan considering immediate needs and long-term goals.
2. Freedom from Debt: Many people live with the stress of overwhelming debt....

Women all have things that happen in their lives that cause them to lose hope. It could be losing a job or not getting the promotion they were anticipating. You may have to move away from family and friends to start in a new home.

When a cherished dream dissipates, have faith that God has a fresh dream in store for you:

• A different path
• A new journey
• A new calling
• A powerful message
• A renewed passion

Even in the face of your loss, trust that God, the ultimate comforter, can alleviate your pain and develop something innovative within and through you.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 KJV - "For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are...

When feeling anxious, it is common to experience Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs), which can make your thoughts and emotions feel out of control. ANTs tend to be negative, inaccurate, and filled with fear and worry. It is important to counter these thoughts with the truth.

Managing your anxiety can be achieved by controlling your thoughts. Your thoughts act like a conductor, directing the orchestra of your emotions. Interestingly, one of the ways God transforms us is by guiding us toward changing our thoughts.

The Bible says, “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” (Romans 12:2 KJV). The apostle Paul saw the benefit of this.

In Philippians 4:6-7, Paul advises the Philippians to refrain from feeling anxious, then shifts focus to their thoughts.

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest,...

 Like many of us, my client Barbara struggled with prayer for years. She longed to be close to God, to hear His voice, and to walk with Him as others did. But when it came to prayer, she felt awkward and unsure what to say.

During our coaching session, I encouraged her to spend fifteen minutes a day trying to pray. I explained, "It feels awkward because God is a stranger to you. You have heard about Him. And you have accepted Jesus. But you do not truly have a relationship with Him...yet."

Many women are like Barbara. They want to develop a relationship with God but struggle with prayer. It might be helpful to consider your early prayers a "blind date." Naturally, you will feel awkward—you do not know God yet. Not personally.

When we persist through the initial awkwardness and continue to 'meet' for regular 'dates' (i.e., prayer time), we will cultivate a relationship—a profound, enduring relationship with God that will carry us through life's trials. This...