Evening Thoughts

Sometimes the clouds don't let up. Sometimes in life the rain doesn't stop. Sometimes the pain does not end. In your greatest moment of pain, pray through your despair.

What are you struggling with this evening? What is heavy on your heart? Is it work stress? Family problems? Relationship challenges? Whatever it is, don't bottle your emotions up inside of you. Don't let your emotions lead you or control you. Pray out your emotions.

We live in an age of instant gratification. Amazon Prime will get your packages to your door with same day delivery. Thousands of movies are at your disposal with Netflix. The history of the world is at your fingertips with google. These things are great and I'm thankful for them, but sometimes there is great worth in delayed gratification. You see, while you wait something happens to you. You learn that not everything is at your time and in your plan.

It takes very little investment on our part to show kindness even to total strangers. Your kindness may just be what someone needs to make it through the day. Your small act of kindness may even save someone's life. Will you choose to be kind today? I pray that you do.

Sometimes we may fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to others around us. We may put ourselves down and may even forget that you are valuable because you are an individual. You are valuable because God has made you.

God made marriage and it is beautiful, but adjustments and growth for two people to come together as one can be challenging. Differences in personality can be frustrating, but it can also become a great source of joy. Let's talk about that in tonight's episode of Evening Thoughts.

The tone of your voice has a greater impact than the actual words that you say. In this episode, let's talk about how the tone of your voice is a vital element in the success of your marriage.

The leaves are changing colors. The weather is getting colder and the holidays are fast approaching. Holidays can be a time of cheer, friendship and togetherness, but it can also be a time of grief for some. Tune into tonight's episode and let's talk about how we can help those around us who are experiencing holiday grief.

Men are often told to "toughen up" and "stop being a wuss." However, crying is not a sign of weakness. Crying is a sign of strength. Join me in this episode as we talk about the importance of releasing tension and stress through your tears.

We need to talk about suicide because it can be prevented. Join me in part 2 of this series as we learn more about what it takes to help someone who is having suicidal thoughts.