Using a dull ax requires great strength, so sharpen the blade. That’s the value of wisdom; it helps you succeed (Ecclesiastes 10:10) Self-awareness is key to changing hard-wired habits, addictions, or managing anxiety that keeps us locked up. Without it we will...
Endurance produces character, and character produces hope (Romans 5:4) When it comes to changing a habit that continues to keep us stuck it’s necessary to develop a tolerance to discomfort. Most likely the idea of this is making you uncomfortable. Me too....
“Then the LORD said to Cain, “Why are you angry, and why is your expression downcast? Is it not true that if you do what is right, you will be fine? But if you do not do what is right sin is crouching at the door. It desires to dominate you, but you must subdue it.””...
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves (2 Corinthians 4:7) We’ve all heard the adage—the attitude of gratitude—and yes, gratitude is a state of mind. But more than that...
His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful and trustworthy over a little, I will put you in charge of many things; share in the joy of your master.’ (Matthew 25:23) Here, at Beyond The Craving, it’s important to remember the...
