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Prayer for Israel and a World in Chaos

Eternal and Almighty God, With heavy hearts, we come to You in prayer for Israel and for the victims of the unprovoked and unbelievably savage Hamas terror attack. Most of us don’t understand all of the political, cultural, and other long-embedded intricacies of the Middle Eastern conflicts, but we know evil when we see it, [...]

By |2023-10-09T13:27:07-04:00October 9th, 2023|Inspiration, Jacquelyn Lynn|0 Comments

Ten Easy Ways to Make a Priceless Difference

The little things that cost us nothing to do often matter more than we ever know. Have you ever had a stranger do something that brightened your day? It might have been a small but thoughtful gesture the other person quickly forgot but you remembered. It doesn’t take much to boost someone’s spirits, to make [...]

By |2023-09-24T16:50:40-04:00September 24th, 2023|Inspiration, Jacquelyn Lynn|0 Comments

Living in the Present or Living for Today?

A choice that means the difference between peace and frustration Recently I gave a talk on embracing change to a group of people facing some drastic transformations in their workplace. One of the points I made was the importance of living in the present. Not long after that, I heard an old 60s song, “Let’s [...]

Is the Bible’s List of Sins Complete?

If the Bible doesn’t specifically forbid something, is it okay to do? When you’re trying to live a life as free from sin as possible, following the Bible is the best place to start. But keep this in mind: An action isn’t a sin because the Bible says it is. The Bible says it’s [...]

By |2023-07-16T14:11:03-04:00July 16th, 2023|Inspiration, Jacquelyn Lynn|0 Comments

I Learned a New Word: Freudenfreude

Recently an advice columnist I read regularly suggested that a letter writer learn the practice of freudenfreude. It was the first time I’d seen the word. As best as I can determine, freudenfreude is a relatively new term combining two German words: freuden (of joy) and freude (joy). It means taking joy in the successes [...]

By |2023-04-04T12:01:58-04:00April 4th, 2023|Inspiration, Jacquelyn Lynn, Words|0 Comments

What Are We Teaching the People Around Us?

We’re never too old to learn from others. Recently I saw a version of this poem by Dorothy Law Nolte quoted in the Dear Abby advice column. Children Learn What They Live If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn. If children live with hostility, they learn to fight. If children live with ridicule, [...]

By |2023-03-24T13:30:13-04:00March 24th, 2023|Inspiration, Jacquelyn Lynn|0 Comments

Prayer for a World in Fear

God the Creator, We need You. Earthquakes. Shootings. Strange objects in the sky. Train derailments. Fires at food processing plants. Bigotry and hatred. The list of things that could frighten us is endless. But You have told us, again and again, that we are not to be afraid. You didn’t promise it would be easy. [...]

By |2023-02-14T13:50:04-05:00February 14th, 2023|Inspiration, Jacquelyn Lynn|0 Comments

Are We Living in the End Times? Does it Matter?

The world is a crazy place these days. So much evil, so much strife, so many natural disasters. According to a Pew Research Center survey, 39 percent of adults in the United States believe we are living in the end times as prophesied in the Bible. Among Christians, 47 percent believe it. But are we? [...]

By |2023-02-12T18:09:28-05:00February 12th, 2023|Inspiration, Jacquelyn Lynn|0 Comments

Give Yourself Credit

It’s easy to beat ourselves up when we make a mistake, miss a goal, or fail at something we really wanted to achieve. When your self-talk starts heading in that direction, stop. Give yourself credit. Give yourself credit for everything you’ve overcome in your life—all the challenges, all the obstacles, all the trials. Give yourself [...]

Seven Pillars of Success

Notes from the U.S. Christian Business Expo and National Conference The theme of the 2022 U.S. Christian Business Expo and National Conference was God’s Economy: Believers Doing Business in the Marketplace. A series of amazing, dynamic speakers presented the seven pillars of success. Here are my notes from their talks: Pillar 1: Community Nyiesha Harrington [...]

By |2022-10-26T11:22:28-04:00October 26th, 2022|Inspiration, Jacquelyn Lynn, Training|0 Comments
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