“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?”
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“Order & Accountability Are Prerequisites for Peace”
“We’ll never live in peace as long as disorder, disobedience, and lack of accountability take up valuable real estate in our lives.” – #ToddCPittman Yep, I Said It! . . . and so did 2 Chronicles 19:5-10 – (5) He appointed judges throughout the nation in all the fortified towns, (6) and he said toContinue reading ““Order & Accountability Are Prerequisites for Peace””
“Find Joy in Bad Circumstances”
“Let’s consider our troubling experiences a joy. Our most challenging times are put before us as opportunities to grow. Don’t miss the opportunity.” – #ToddCPittman Yep, I Said It! …and so did James 1:2-5 (NLT) – (2) Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for greatContinue reading ““Find Joy in Bad Circumstances””
“Change Brings out the New”
“It may be difficult, but let’s embrace change. Change is not the time to let hardships steal our faith, it’s our moment to have a new vision and embrace new opportunities in our life.” – #ToddCPittman Yep, I Said It! …and so did Isaiah 43:18-19 (NLT) – (18) But forget all that—it is nothing comparedContinue reading ““Change Brings out the New””
“Who’s Stunting Our Growth?”
“We’ve got to protect our growth and change. When we see folks are not supportive of our dreams or the positive change in our lifestyle, we’ve got to re-evaluate the relationship.” – #ToddCPittman Yep, I Said It! …and so did Proverbs 11:14 (NIV) – 14 For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory isContinue reading ““Who’s Stunting Our Growth?””
“Suffering Was Promised”
“The scriptures don’t say suffering MIGHT happened, they promise it WILL happen. There are good lessons in pain and suffering.” – #ToddCPittman Yep I Said It! … and so did John 16:33 (NKJV) – “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation,Continue reading ““Suffering Was Promised””
“Just Leave It Where We Left It or Where It Left Us”
“We have to stop reaching for things behind us and instead grab what’s in front of us.” – #ToddCPittman Yep, I Said It! …and so did Philippians 3:13 (NKJV) – “Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to thoseContinue reading ““Just Leave It Where We Left It or Where It Left Us””
“It’s Time to Switch Things Up”
“If we want to use the new year as a reason, so be it, just don’t do the same ‘ole, same ‘ole.” – #ToddCPittman Yep, I Said It! . . . and so did Mark 2:22 (NKJV): And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; or else the new wine bursts the wineskins, theContinue reading ““It’s Time to Switch Things Up””
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