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Category Archives: Prosperity

Why a Cheerful Giver?

Why a cheerful giver? What does it mean? Was Jesus a cheerful giver? Read more to explore “cheer”.

Posted byFessupDecember 9, 2024Posted inProsperityTags:2 Corinthians 9:7, assertive communication, assumptions, authenticity, compulsive giving, emotional blackmail, expectations, forced giving, forgiveness, martyrs, patriarchy, people pleasing, resentments, social pressure, true gifts

CLARITY: CONCEPTS AND ASSUMPTIONS

Joiurnaling helps us get to the bottom of what is bothering us and shows us assumptions and beliefs that may be damaging us.

Posted byFessupJanuary 12, 2020January 12, 2020Posted inChurch Response to Women, Prosperity, Reclaim Your Worth, Understanding Domestic AbuseTags:assumptions, clarity, faith, faith concepts, humiliation, humility, inequality in marriage, journaling, sacrifice, unclear abstractions, uncovering damaging assumptions, unknown assumptions

Two for One

I am glad to announce the inclusion of my story “The Orphan Tree” in this year’s collection, Stories Before Christmas.Continue reading “Two for One”

Posted byFessupNovember 28, 2018November 28, 2018Posted inProsperityTags:free book, Redemption from Biblical Battering, Stories before Christmas

My New Un-Resolutions

I’ve been reviewing  3 basic tasks for spiritual development: honoring ourselves, discovering our expressions and sharing our expressions. Along thatContinue reading “My New Un-Resolutions”

Posted byFessupJanuary 5, 2017January 5, 2017Posted inProsperityTags:exercise, gratitude, holidays, honoring self, money, New Year's Resolutions, peace, stress, success, weight

Share Your Expression This Season

In the past two posts, we looked at the foundational necessity of Honoring Yourself in the pathway to spiritual growth.Continue reading “Share Your Expression This Season”

Posted byFessupDecember 14, 2016December 14, 2016Posted inProsperityTags:blessing, celebration, faith, forgiveness, gratitude, holidays, peace, purpose, sharing your expression, success, support, unique gifts3 Comments on Share Your Expression This Season

Discover Your Expression

In the previous post, we explored the foundational practice of honoring yourself. Without this in place, our efforts often becomeContinue reading “Discover Your Expression”

Posted byFessupNovember 26, 2016November 26, 2016Posted inProsperityTags:contentment, ego, emotional well being, fulfillment, girls, goals, happiness, honoring self, peace, purpose, self, success

How Did You Treat Yourself Today? Pt. 1

Recently I realized that there is a disconnect between me and how I treat myself. Something as small as theContinue reading “How Did You Treat Yourself Today? Pt. 1”

Posted byFessupOctober 19, 2016October 19, 2016Posted inProsperityTags:DSMIV, Golden Rule, introverts, Maslow, mental health definitions, self care, self worth

International Scream of Frustration Day

October 12 is International Scream of Frustration Day. I know you probably didn’t know that. I didn’t know that untilContinue reading “International Scream of Frustration Day”

Posted byFessupOctober 12, 2016Posted inProsperityTags:frustration, Humor, stress relief

The “W” in Worry

There is a well- known Serenity Prayer by Friedrich Nietzsche and used in 12 step recovery programs that seeks toContinue reading “The “W” in Worry”

Posted byFessupSeptember 11, 2016September 11, 2016Posted inProsperityTags:acceptance, ego, Friedrich Nietzsche, Higher Power, Higher Self, Jerry Hirschfield, peace of mind, self, self will, serenity prayer, will of God, worry

Better Than Pokemon Go

I have a much simpler way to escape office stress. These are my top 20 coping skills and they don’t get me runContinue reading “Better Than Pokemon Go”

Posted byFessupJuly 22, 2016March 22, 2024Posted inProsperityTags:20 laughs, office survival, Pokemon Go, Steve Carrell, stress relief, The Office, time wasters

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