“I’m trying to practice a little more sorrow in humility than joy in pride.” – #ToddCPittman Yep, I Said It! . . . and so did Proverbs 15:1 | NLT | A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. “Back to the practical tips for living, the Book of Proverbs. The scripturesContinue reading “Righteous Anger or Self-centered Joy?”
Category Archives: Pain 2 Purpose
“Don’t Take Control, Relinquish Control”
“During a storm, there is a limit to the protection an umbrella can provide. Let’s be mindful of our source of boundless refuge and enduring strength.” – #ToddCPittman Yep, I Said It! …and so did Psalm 46:1 – (1) God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. “When ourContinue reading ““Don’t Take Control, Relinquish Control””
“Suffering Is a Process of Restoration”
“Don’t always question the Host. Suffering is an invitation from the Host to draw us nearer to Him. Let’s accept the invite.” – #ToddCPittman Yep, I Said It! …and so did Joel 2:25 (NKJV) – (25) So I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, The crawling locust, The consumingContinue reading ““Suffering Is a Process of Restoration””
“A Winning 3-Point Game Plan During Troubled Times”
“Troubled times can be a blessing. We have to know what changes to make, which seeds to sow, and have patience because it takes time to reap the harvest.” – #ToddCPittman Yep, I Said It! …and so did Philippians 4:19, Luke 6:38, and Mark 11:24 “Sometimes our times of trouble are brought on by ourselvesContinue reading ““A Winning 3-Point Game Plan During Troubled Times””
Pain 2 Purpose: Part V ”Trusting Ourselves to Trust God”
”Disappointment has a home in those who only trust themselves. Pride & Arrogance cannot dwell in the same place as the Goodness & Grace of God.” – #ToddCPittman Yep, I Said It! …and so did Jeremiah 17:7 (NIV) But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. “One ofContinue reading “Pain 2 Purpose: Part V ”Trusting Ourselves to Trust God””
Pain 2 Purpose: Part IV ”Keep Focused”
“We’ve got to keep our eyes on the prize. Let’s not let our hurts from the past make us out of whack. Let’s use our earthly pain as a spiritual tune-up.” – #ToddCPittman Yep, I Said It! …and so did Colossians 3:2 (NIV) – Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. ”YesterdayContinue reading “Pain 2 Purpose: Part IV ”Keep Focused””
Pain 2 Purpose: Part III
“We can’t move forward with all that baggage. Our old wounds can’t heal if we keep carrying around the remnants of the mess that caused them in the first place.” – #ToddCPittman Yep, I Said It! …and so did 1 John 1:9 (NIV) – If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just andContinue reading “Pain 2 Purpose: Part III”
Pain 2 Purpose: Part II
“We will continue to make mistakes. Mistakes are one of our imperfections. However, it’s up to us to receive that God uses our imperfections to smooth out our rough edges.” – #ToddCPittman Yep, I Said It! …and so did Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV) (13) Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have takenContinue reading “Pain 2 Purpose: Part II”
Pain 2 Purpose: Part I
“We’ve got to look at things through a different lens. Do we view our circumstances as suffering or do we view them as building up endurance?” – #ToddCPittman Yep, I Said It! …and so did Romans 5:3-5 (NIV) – “3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that sufferingContinue reading “Pain 2 Purpose: Part I”
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