Mar 5 2010

Enjoy this from Michael Belk!

Supernatural Peace


An antidote for when your world is crumbling.

The events of our lives seldom work out the way we plan. The trouble that “comes in threes” can also come

in fours, fives and sixes.

We learn to cope with the day-to-day troubles, but what happens when we find ourselves

in a raging storm and feel we are sinking; when our child dies, our wife leaves or our job

gets terminated and we have no savings to fall back on?  When the ground literally shakes

beneath us and makes Tsunamis, Earthquakes and Wildfires, where do we turn? How do

we “self-service” our needs at times like these?

Jesus promised His disciples, “Peace, not as the world gives you, but My peace I give to

you.” Jesus offers us a supernatural calm, a genuine peace, in the very wildest

circumstances of our lives. A peace the world cannot give and one we cannot provide for

ourselves.

The next time you find yourself in stormy seas, turn to Him for this supernatural gift.

Look at John 14:27 today and ask God not only where you can experience more peace in your own life, but how you can help

someone else find supernatural peace today.
Blessings -
Michael Belk

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Mar 3 2010

Good communication permits progress!

Vital to every relationship is communication. One of the biggest and most common breakdowns in relationships is communication. In virtually every arena in life, success is based on good communication. Whether it is an army in battle, parents raising a child, a teacher teaching a class, an airplane with the tower, a quarterback in a huddle, a businessman with a client, a surgeon, a pastor, whatever…good communication is vital!

Here are 6 steps to good communication.

Thinking of the word “ladder” will help you remember these steps.

L -look at the person speaking to you.

A -ask questions.

D -don’t interrupt.

D -don’t change the subject.

E -empathize. (try to understand and share their feelings)

R -respond verbally and non-verbally.

Grace & peace!