Author Archives: Marietta

How to Deal With a Person or a Person in a Leadership Role Who is Not Trustworthy?

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Marietta

How do you deal with a person or a person in leadership who is not trustworthy? First focus on yourself and leave the other person in God’s hands. Allow for the possibility that the other person may change. Love covers a … Continue reading →

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Teachings about How to Deal With Abuse

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Marietta

Teachings about How to Deal With Abuse 1 Samuel Chapters 16-26 has much to teach about dealing with abuse. Saul showed many of the characteristics frequently seen among abusers, including: 1) blames his abuse on David; 2) has history of … Continue reading →

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Self-Image

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Marietta

YOU. . . There is only one YOU. There is no one else like you. Everything about you is found in one individual – YOU. God wants you to be YOU. You were made in God’s image. Gen. 1:27. You … Continue reading →

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Helpful Tips

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Marietta

1. Get outdoors and take a walk and while you walk, smile, and pray. It is the ultimate anti-depressant. 2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. 3. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, … Continue reading →

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A New Humanity

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Marietta

The fall of humanity has occasioned multitude of consequences that are sometimes mistaken for the work of evil. Adam and Eve died spiritually when they disobeyed God (Genesis 2:17). Their spiritual death (separation from God) has brought myriads of other … Continue reading →

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Overworked? Not Getting the Recognition You Think You Deserve?

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Marietta

What do you do when you are overworked? Set boundaries for yourselves. Know your limits. Learn to say no. Review your job description. Know what tasks you need to complete. Meet with your boss to discuss work overload. If your boss is … Continue reading →

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Loving Others

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Marietta

Many people define love as an emotion and stop there. The apostle Paul defined love as a commitment to act in a certain way toward others. We may not be able to conjure up the emotions and feelings of love, … Continue reading →

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The Greatest, The Surest, and The Unmovable Rock

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Marietta

Even if we stumble and fail, God’s love is the greatest, the surest, and the unmovable rock in the midst of life inconsistencies. Christians are secure in God’s love. Because of the security we have in Christ, the object of … Continue reading →

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The Monster Within

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Marietta

Frank V. is a product of sin. Frank was ambitious, but self-centered. After hours of isolation in a room, Frank changes his view on life. Without thinking, he identifies the created monster within himself. This monster’s new name is no … Continue reading →

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My Desire

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Marietta

Yet I still belong to You; You are holding my right hand, You will keep on guiding me with Your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny. Whom do I look forward to seeing, but You? I desire you more … Continue reading →

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