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On Meditation

Interesting story to preface… Someone emailed to tell me that she thinks I’m a lovely person and all, but that my writings have too

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Fake Optimism isn’t Necessary

When you begin to study the laws of success, it’s natural to conclude that you have to think optimistically at all times… But constant optimism isn’t necessary – it actually isn’t really even possible. Without an emotional dip now and then, you’d never know a good day when you had one. Even tough times contain benefits. Families across the world are scaling back and focusing on things that matter most like: Family, faith, hope… And if the economy necessitated this change, then even a bad economy is something to be grateful for. The world is full of illusions. Many people are being tested right now to see if they will cling to truth

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Where Politics and Positive Thinking Collide

For some, curiosity brought them to the beach. Some joked about how strange it was. Some were perplexed because they had come to take a boat on a pleasure trip, only to find that many of the vessels were beached. But it wasn’t until the water returned (slowly at first, and then suddenly more forcefully), that the people began to look for safety.

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Leaning on the Lord in a Financial Crisis

I just stumbled onto this old file and thought it may be of use to someone – so I’m posting it here. It’s a transcript of a chat I conducted way back in 2002: “Leaning on the Lord in a Financial Crisis” with Leslie Householder – Chat held at the SheLovesGod Virtual Women’s Conference Oct. 16, 2002 [Leslie] While we are waiting to get underway, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Leslie Householder, and I will be conducting this chat with Marnie Pehrson today. We’re glad you stopped by… [Leslie] I have found in my own life during the last few years a few things that has helped me tremendously with my faith and hope

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On Meditation

Interesting story to preface… Someone emailed to tell me that she thinks I’m a lovely person and all, but that my writings have too

Read More »

Fake Optimism isn’t Necessary

When you begin to study the laws of success, it’s natural to conclude that you have to think optimistically at all times… But constant optimism isn’t necessary – it actually isn’t really even possible. Without an emotional dip now and then, you’d never know a good day when you had one. Even tough times contain benefits. Families across the world are scaling back and focusing on things that matter most like: Family, faith, hope… And if the economy necessitated this change, then even a bad economy is something to be grateful for. The world is full of illusions. Many people are being tested right now to see if they will cling to truth

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Where Politics and Positive Thinking Collide

For some, curiosity brought them to the beach. Some joked about how strange it was. Some were perplexed because they had come to take a boat on a pleasure trip, only to find that many of the vessels were beached. But it wasn’t until the water returned (slowly at first, and then suddenly more forcefully), that the people began to look for safety.

Read More »

Leaning on the Lord in a Financial Crisis

I just stumbled onto this old file and thought it may be of use to someone – so I’m posting it here. It’s a transcript of a chat I conducted way back in 2002: “Leaning on the Lord in a Financial Crisis” with Leslie Householder – Chat held at the SheLovesGod Virtual Women’s Conference Oct. 16, 2002 [Leslie] While we are waiting to get underway, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Leslie Householder, and I will be conducting this chat with Marnie Pehrson today. We’re glad you stopped by… [Leslie] I have found in my own life during the last few years a few things that has helped me tremendously with my faith and hope

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