A healthy lifestyle from a Christian perspective with marriage and family counselor Olen Baker.
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It's tough, but necessary to see problems not from your eyes, but from God's perspective. That's the first step to take when addressing issues in your life. Can you do that?By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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The answer is, you can't. Life is full of stress. But you CAN manage stress. Turn to God. That's always the first and best step. Like the song says "Don't Worry, Be Happy". God has you covered.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Stress is a produce of a hurried lifestyle. You could say that's me, and for most folks, it is. Here is what you can do. Ask God if what I am doing today is honorable to God.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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The answer, is yes. You don't have to be perfect to be acceptable, but you do have to be responsible for your choices. Shake off the stress with solutions and start that conversation with God.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Strife is defined as conflict or discord and left alone will be a sure path to stress. Finding a solutiion is your best defense. Find out WHY it's happening and turn to God for a new path.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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We all experience stress at different levels. It's a part of life. But letting stress change our behaviors constantly leads to...more stress. Remember, God know's what's ahead. Let him handle it.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Status seeking is often loaded with stress. God warns us of thinking we are above another person. Remember, we are all precious in his sight.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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We all want to be successful. Success is defined by how you measure up to others. Is that really how God want's us to live our lives?By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Through comparisions, you diminish who you are, by overlooking the gifts and talents God has given you. No need to compare. Look in the mirros and discover who you are.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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It's tough but we all need to face the truth and the consequences in life. Ignoring the truth about ourselves can damage what's ahead.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Have you ever had to cover the way you really feel about something. Be careful about throwing stones because they can inflict pain that never heals. Turn to God and he will lead you in the right direction.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Generosity is a God inspired behavior. But sometimes generosity can be taken out of context so that it has the reverse effect. Has that ever happened to you>By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Self-deception is a slipery slope and can and will cross the line of what God intends for us to be and do. If you are stuck in self-deception, decide right now to seek God's wisdom and make a turn towards the truth.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Though sin may have gained a foothold in your life, through deception, God's grace is stronger. Today, it's time to turn away from deception and turn towards God. Tomorrow will me a much better day.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Deception is everywhere in our world. Satan decieved Adam and Eve. You are not alone, but the good news is, God has you covered with his love and mercy.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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That little voice inside is God, telling you to face whatever consequences and cleanse how you live. Anything else is toxic and eventually will have disasterous consequences. Time to tell the truth.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Deceit and secrets are a choice as are truth and honesty. Betrayal happens when we follow the wrong path. God will help us find the right way.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Our eyes are the windows to our soul. Lying eyes are impossible to hide. The truth, even when it hurts, is the only way to a better place.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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God's forgiveness and mercy replaces guilt and suspicion. He has the power to move you beyond insecurity.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Suspicion is darkness, because we don't fully understand the impact of a situation. That darkness is banished by the light of Jesus. Start the journey with a conversation with God. That is your first step.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Suspicion is a primitive instinct. It does have positive attributes. Suspicion is a red flag that when addressed, can stop further damage. Consider talking first to God for a solution.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Secrecy feeds suspicion. Our minds can play tricks on us, and it does when we don't fully understand the "truth". Talk to God and make sure that secrecy doesn't ever lead to suspicion.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Personal secrets can destroy relationships and your physical health. Knowing how and when to let them go is a little easier when you start with a conversation with God. Do that today.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Talking to God is the first step of the clensing process. Secrets have powre over you. But the power of God is much stronger. Time to have a conversation.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Secrets have the potential to become destructive when saturated with guilt and shame. Understand that every secret you carry cannot be hidden from God. And He has the desire to help us. Time to have a conversation.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Yes it can, especially when adversity urges us to rethink what God's purpose is for our life.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Be careful with what you hear. Secrets can drive adversity to the next level. That's a dangerous place to be.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Here's the big question. What do I need to address within myself that is preventing me from loving others?By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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You are not alone. Turn first to God, and discover that He has the solution waiting.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Problems demand decisions. Either they overcome us, or we overcome the problem. Don't ignore the fact that problems cannot be ignored.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Resentment is corrosive to your spiratual wellbeing. It's time to let go and begin healing. Do that, today.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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We need each other in life. Anger many times leads to alienation. Unresolved anger needs resolution sooner than later.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Anger is a barrier to resolution. And over time, that barrier becomes a bigger obstacle. Anger kills opportunity.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Have you ever thanked someone for pointing out a flaw? Didn't think so, but looking in the mirror is the first step to changing our flaws into assets. Not easy, but necessary.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Count to 10. That's something we've always heard, and you know what, it's true. Submitting to anger is a natural reaction. Instead, count to 10 and have a brief conversation with God.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Anger can easily transition to rage. In this state, we are outside of how God wants us to handle all situations. Learn patience, instead.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Compassion equates to love, kindness, and forgiveness. Not always easy, but always essential.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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I Have Hurt Someone Else. How Can I Turn Hurt into Help?
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It's a given. We hurt others, sometimes unintentionally. God is full of mercy and compassion and will help us get to a better place. Just ask.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Compassion needs to come from center of who you are. Compasion is a core value. Ask God how you can get there.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Resentment has the power to distort facts, the truth, and reality. That's a powerful and dangerous place to be. Allow God to help you resolve your anger issues.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Yes, anger turns into resentment and unresolved resentment causes our body and spirit to decay. Like they say, don't let the sun go down on anger.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Ever hear the phrase "be quick to listen, but slow to speak"? The longer anger lives within you the more powerful and destructive it becomes. God has your solution.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Resentment has power. Unspoken resentment will destroy your faith and your being. Only God has the power to help.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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What is the Reward for Turning Away from Resentment?
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Resentment works against God. God desires for us to turn to him. He is there to take that burden on. Have a conversation and see what happens.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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This is tough, but confession is step one. Look in the mirror and speak truthfuly. Look at you as the first step.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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God allow us to be angry, but he also desires and will help us move beyond anger. Have you asked him for help?By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Unresolved anger turns into resentment. God has the help you need to let it go.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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Anger is a nceessary emotion. It's actually healthy. But when anger is displaced, it often turns toward God, and that is a useless direction.By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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What Changes Should I Make for the New Year?
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So, status quo, or is it time to do some things a little better? Have you asked yourself that question?By Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC
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