In Part 1, we discussed four signs that your boyfriend or girlfriend might be using you. Today we will cover the final three. If you are concerned that you are in a relationship where you are being used and mistreated, seriously consider walking away. Remember, you are worth more than being used. 5. He or she is constantly asking you for rides, money, or help with projects, but does not reciprocate when you need him or her. Let me speak to the ladies for a moment. If you are dating a guy that is constantly borrowing money from you and all the while he is not trying to find work, lose … [Read more...]
Seven Signs That Your Boyfriend or Girlfriend is Using You (Part 1)
How many times have you looked at other relationships and said to yourself, “That guy or girl is being used and doesn’t even see it!” I’ve had that thought a time or two, but I’ve also been on the flip side of this scenario. My friends could see that I was being used, but I was too caught up in the relationship to realize it until after the damage had been done. Thankfully, by the grace of God I was able to leave those relationships and I now have a tremendous husband. For those guys in my past that I used in any way, I am sorrier than I can ever express. So what are a few signs that … [Read more...]
Celebrate Your Family Before the Funeral
Through all the tears surrounding the death of my beloved Grandmother, I adored all the family time we shared! All of us had not been together in one place at one time in years. We all had a common bond and we leaned on each other for support. It was a long weekend that I will treasure in my heart forever. Yes, I’m feeling mushy and sentimental, and I’m proud of it! ~smile~ Today, over lunch, a friend told me that her family used to get together every few years for a family reunion. Her uncle organized the event and her family would come from all parts of the country to catch up and hang … [Read more...]
Showing Compassion this Holiday Season
Part of the beauty of counting our blessings is that we realize we have an abundance in our lives that we can also give to others. When we wallow in self-pity we feel like our lives are hopeless and that we don’t have anything to give. But when we take the time to count the blessings in our lives, we become aware of the surplus of our fortunes, and when we are aware of our good fortune, we can share it with others who need it. So how can you share your blessings with others in a practical way? When Eric and I got married, I came to find out that he had been supporting a Compassion Child for … [Read more...]
People for Which I’m Thankful
As I approach my first Thanksgiving without Granny, I’m reminded of so many blessings I am thankful for in my life. Sometimes losing a loved one makes you more aware of all the good in your life. Have you ever experienced a heightened level of thankfulness after losing a loved one? The first blessing I am thankful for this year is Jesus Christ and the hope I have because of His death, burial, and resurrection. I owed a debt I couldn’t pay no matter how hard I worked, and Jesus submitted himself to be beaten, tortured, and crucified to pay my sin debt (and yours). Even though we hear it … [Read more...]
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