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“It’s LOVE that make the world go ’round . . . !”
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Don’t just pretend that you love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of good. Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in honoring each other (Romans 12:9-10 NLV).
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Take the Pressure Off Valentine’s Day
Whitney Von Lake Hopler
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Gazing at bright orange and pink colors streaking across a deepening blue sky at sunset, my husband and I held hands atop a platform on the Eiffel Tower. I thought of the thousands of miles we’d traveled and all the money we’d saved to make this trip to Paris for our 10th wedding anniversary. We’d set the stage for the most romantic evening possible … yet we still ended up with a disappointing experience.
Posted: under "LOVE is LOVELY", Advice & Tips.
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Here are some ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Day free of romantic pressure:
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Don’t limit yourself to tradition. No matter how many ads you see for diamond jewelry or fancy cologne, despite how many boxes of chocolate and bottles of wine you walk past in the stores, nothing says that you have to buy traditional Valentine’s Day products to have a romantic holiday. By the same token, there’s no reason you can’t celebrate a fulfilling holiday without investing in expensive traditional Valentine’s Day experiences like eating out and taking trips. Be creative. If you have an idea that doesn’t fit the mold of what’s traditionally considered romantic, go ahead and pursue it anyway. For example, maybe you and your spouse are looking forward to choosing materials for a home improvement project you plan to work on together. In that case, you both might actually enjoy spending Valentine’s Day shopping at hardware store, however unromantic that might seem to others.
Posted: under "A Slice Of Life".
Tags: affection, attention, Bible, church, earth, experience, family, friends, minister, money, pastor, preacher, preaching, priest, responsibility, sermon, spirit
The pastor of a church is in a precarious position; he can’t please everyone! It has been said:
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If he is young, he lacks experience; if his hair is grey, he’s too old for the young people.
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If he has several children, he has too many; if he has no children, he’s setting a bad example.
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If he preaches from his notes, he has canned sermons and is too dry; if he doesn’t use notes, he has not studied and is not deep.
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Try a Little Tenderness
This photo was taken after the final presidential debate—this one in Hempstead, New York.
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Feb 13 2009
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Tags: , affection, candles, contentment, control, emotion, finance, flower, food, goal, happiness, heart, joy, laughter, lifestyle, love, massage, notes, pleasure, power, reataurant, romance, roses, satisfaction, smiles, songs, soul, treats, unconditional
Who says the road to nirvana is lined with megabucks and designer handbags? Experts are now discovering it’s the little (and often free!) things that lead to true happiness — like these bliss boosters.
By Colleen Rush
There’s good news in the joy business these days: Recent research suggests it’s not a fancy lifestyle that makes people happy. “Rather, any effortless pleasure or thing that strengthens social bonds or gives you a positive sense of control has measurable mental benefits,” says Leaf Van Boven, associate professor of psychology at the University of Colorado at Boulder. So we teased out the latest tips from positive-psychology pros. They’re all easy and potent…and most don’t cost a dime.
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Flower Power
A cheap sunflower stem for your desk gives a bunch of benefits in one. It has associations with the sun and an almost human-looking face, and the color of its petals has been shown to evoke positive emotions. Plus, people with plants in their offices actually feel happier about their jobs, according to a new study in HortScience.
Jan 28 2009
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Tags: advice, affection, bliss, caring, challenge, companion, couple, dream, experience, family, friends, friendship, goal, happiness, husband, job, joy, life, link, love, marriage, partner, photos, relationship, respect, sharing, smiles, spouse, task, tips, trust, value, vision, wife, work
By Marjorie Ingall
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What makes love last a lifetime? Affection? Yep. Respect? Sure. But a great relationship is not just about what you have. It’s about what you do to make a relationship stronger, safer, more caring and committed.
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Every couple needs to take certain steps — six, to be precise — that turn the two of you into not just you and me but we. You may not move through all the steps in order, and you may circle back to complete certain steps again (and again and again). But if you make it through them all, you’ll be well on your way toward creating a relationship that will be your shelter as long as you both shall live. Here’s how to make your “forever” fantastic.
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Jan 24 2009