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Becoming Teachable

   October 4, 2023 0 Likes 259 Views
Becoming teachable…


Remember the last time you were able to lay aside your preconceived notions, expectations, and self-made opinions in order to truly learn something new? 


Yeah, it’s been a while for me too! 


Part of having free will and becoming an adult is this magic magnifying mind that we have that likes to unconsciously grow and feed from our perceptions and experiences. 


It tries to predict situations for us as well as attempts to harden our hearts through our own self-made assessments and judgments. 


Until we stop this process and set aside the ability and power it has over us, we cease to truly grow spiritually. 


 Kids don’t have this. 

They look at us with wide eyes and open minds thirsty to learn. 


It’s only when we can open our minds willingly in this manner can God truly teaches us and fill our hearts with His Spirit and wisdom. 

Are you still willing and able to be teachable? …


Check your experience. … 


“But after a while, we had to face the fact that we must find a spiritual basis of life or else.” Big Book pg 44 

Lord let us set aside our own thoughts and become teachable like a child for Your Word, AMEN. 

“He said: I tell you the truth unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:3 


Have a blessed day Y’all! 


Join us in prayer and with your financial support as we tackle the challenge of helping and mentoring young adults aging out of the Foster Care System.

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Heart of the Issue

   October 3, 2023 0 Likes 245 Views
The human heart is at the heart of the human problem… 


 It’s part of our nature to blame people, places, and things when it doesn’t turn out like we want. 

This thinking is built into our culture as well as society. 


Don’t trust me, just tune into any news broadcast or media report and the finger-pointing and blame placing is the major part of the story. 


This thinking, when allowed to dominate our thoughts, covers our hearts and makes it hard for the Sunlight of the Spirit to flow through our hearts and minds. 


Now don’t get me wrong, bad things do happen and there can be other people, places, or things involved. 
That is what our justice system is for. 


What about the veil of negativity and closed-mindedness we are left with covering our hearts and minds? 


I mean it’s hard to trust others, especially these days, 

It is a spiritual principle that we have to GIVE in order to GET, 


We must put away our negativity and mistrust and replace it with grace and faith. 


If we can open our hearts to allow Jesus to fill us with His Holy Spirit and to cover and protect us with His grace, then things turn out better… 


Check your experience… 


“Here was something at work in a human heart which had done the impossible.” Big Book pg 11 


Lord, let us turn our hearts and minds over to the care of Your will and grace, AMEN. 


“Yes, even today when they read Moses’ writings, their hearts are covered with that veil, and they do not understand.” 2 Corinthians 3:15 


Have a blessed day Y’all! 


Join me in looking at the things we face daily with passages from both the Big Book and Bible! 


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 How about a daily dose of hope and inspired thought? 

Who’s Calling?

   October 2, 2023 0 Likes 265 Views
Looking at your Caller ID… 


Modern technology provides us with many conveniences that make our lives easier as well as more informed. 


From instant information available to all on the internet to digital medical records that doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies securely share, these benefits enable us to lead easier and more productive lives. 


One thing I particularly enjoy is caller ID. 


Back in the day when the wall phone in the kitchen rang, w
e had to answer it no matter what and we never knew who was calling. 

Caller ID has simplified my life. 


If you are on my contact list, I know it’s you and I will answer, if you are unknown to me, then you get to speak to the voice mail I check once a week! 


Spiritually speaking we have the same opportunity with the calls on our hearts and souls. 


God uses Jesus and the Holy Spirit to call on us through our hearts to not only help us but also show us His will for us. 


Because God loves us unconditionally, He gives us the free will to choose to take His call or not. 

What is our choice to be?.. 


Check your experience… 


 “There had been a humble willingness to have Him with me — and He came.” Big Book pg 12 


Lord, let us answer Your call knowing You have the answer for us as well as the way of grace and peace, AMEN.


 “…lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.” Ephesians 4:1 


Have a blessed day Y’all!! 


What if you had a person who coached and mentored you in building a better life? 


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What Goes Around Comes Around

   October 1, 2023 0 Likes 234 Views
What goes around COMES around. .. 


Have you ever played with a bouncing ball? 


Did you notice that it always comes back to you with the same force you give it? 


Now I am not trying to teach physics, but the ball example contains today’s spiritual thought. 


I have learned over the years that my relationships with people, places, and things have the same effect. 


We GET what we GIVE. It’s a spiritual principle. 


When I treat others with grace, I get grace and when I throw out grief and negativity, I get it right back. 


 Check your experience. … 


“Just to the extent that we do as we think He would have us, and humbly rely on Him, does He enable us to match calamity with serenity.” Big Book pg 68. 


Lord, let us give others the same grace and joy that you freely give us, AMEN. 


“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you,” Matthew 7:12 


Have a blessed day y’all! 


Join me in looking at the things we face daily with passages from both the Big Book and Bible! 


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 How about a daily dose of hope and inspired thought? 

Sharing and Helping

   September 30, 2023 0 Likes 303 Views
Something to share instead of give…. 


It seems from the time we can walk; we are taught that it’s good to share with others. 


Somehow as the years go by and we become adults this spiritual principle gets twisted in our communications as well as our understanding to become it’s good to give. 


Now maybe your experience is different from mine, but I feel there is a huge difference between giving and sharing. 


We give to get. 


We share to help. 


I give my time to my employer to get a paycheck. 


I give money to retailers to get their goods and services. 


However, I share my heart, my resources, money, and time with others in an effort to help and be of service. 


One of the great benefits of sharing is the unexpected blessings I get. 


My heart fills with humble joy each time I am given a opportunity to help and share with others. 


Are you giving or sharing?… 


Check your experience… 


“Helping others is the foundation stone” Big Book pg. 97 


Lord, let our hearts look to see how we can share to help others and not just give to get, AMEN. 


 “And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.” Hebrews 13:16 


Have a blessed day Y’all! 


What if you had a person who coached and mentored you in building a better life? 


Inspired 365 Life Coaching with Mark Farley!! 


https://www.faiththroughworksfellowship.org/inspired-365-life-coaching 


Want a one-on-one coach to get you out of where you are? 


 Email today and let’s chat to see if we can make up a plan for you to get you to where you want to be! 


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Consider the Source

   September 29, 2023 0 Likes 218 Views
Consider the source…. 


It’s pretty easy these days to learn just about anything on the internet. 


What is interesting to me is that our whole culture seems to be adapting to this form or information gathering. 


While this is helpful to have instant access, it can also be harmful at times if we don’t consider the source. 


Most information is fueled by a person or host site. 


Depending on what their preferences and opinions are, it seems the facts can be twisted to carry the message they want to share. 


Our current political climate is a great example. 


I will share what I have learned from personal experience and that is this simple fact…

Just because it’s on the internet, TV, or radio, does not mean it’s true! 


Jesus gave us a great example of dealing with His era of social media when He walked the earth with His statement about casting the first stone. 


Please do yourself a favor and consider the source of the information you are gathering before you form your opinions and, as always,.. 


Check your experience … 


“but we let God be the final judge.” Big Book pg. 70 


Lord, let us look at our actions, efforts, and behaviors and leave the judging of others up to you, AMEN. 


“Let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!” John 8:7 


 Have a blessed day Y’all! 


Join me in looking at the things we face daily with passages from both the Big Book and Bible! 


https://www.amazon.com/s?k=pastor+mark+farley&ref=nb_sb_noss 


 How about a daily dose of hope and inspired thought? 

Who Do You Follow?

   September 28, 2023 0 Likes 246 Views
 Watch who and what you follow… 


 Remember playing follow the leader as a child? 


While it was a fun game, it only required action to do what the leader did and not much thought was needed. 


Sadly we do this with some parts of our lives as adults. 


Some of us don’t give much thought to who we associate with, what we are doing privately, professionally, and even spiritually. 


Perhaps it’s different for you, but I have blindly followed only to end up in some bad situations due to my lack of participating with my mind and heart. 


The challenge God gives us daily is to build relationships with Him through Jesus, His Word, and fellowship with other believers. 


How is this working out for you?…


Check your experience… 


“Follow the dictates of a Higher Power and you will presently live in a new and wonderful world, no matter what your present circumstances!” Big Book pg 100 


Lord, let us stop the pattern of blindly following others and look to see what is good, AMEN. 


 “My dear friend, do not follow what is bad; follow what is good. The one who does good belongs to God. But the one who does evil has never known God.” 3 John 1:11 


Have a blessed day Y’all! 




Join us in prayer and with your financial support as we tackle the challenge of helping and mentoring young adults aging out of the Foster Care System.

https://homesfromheaven.org/ 

Terminal Uniqueness

   September 27, 2023 0 Likes 265 Views
Suffering from terminal uniqueness… 


Have you ever noticed how different it feels when you are faced with an unusual experience or uneasy situation? 


 Now perhaps it’s different for you, but this selfish head of mine tries to make me feel isolated and alone and justify all the wrong elements that go against my moral fibers and character. 


It’s like my head is trying to get me to turn my back on my faith and give in to those old ways that brought me nothing but chaos, calamity, and crisis. 


The blessing I have is that when I face these experiences or situations today, my heart gently reminds me almost immediately of the Holy Spirit within me and that I am not alone. 


I find that when I share these times with others walking the spiritual path with me that they have also experienced things of this nature, and I am not terminally unique! 

Are you allowing your head to isolate you from your heart and others?.. 


Check your experience… 


“But there exists among us a fellowship, a friendliness, and an understanding which is indescribably wonderful.” Big Book pg. 17 


Lord, let us look in our hearts for your Spirit and rely on our faith and fellowship with others to immunize us from terminal uniqueness, AMEN. 


 “The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 


Have a blessed day Y’all! 

Join us in prayer and with your financial support as we tackle the challenge of helping and mentoring young adults aging out of the Foster Care System.

https://homesfromheaven.org/ 

Just Focus

   September 26, 2023 0 Likes 275 Views
Change must come from within…



It’s such a blessing to be around folks who are sharing the changes they are making in themselves! 


Their positive motivation and encouragement inspire me to continue to work on myself. 


The key word here for me is WORK. 


Maybe your results have been different, but I have not been able to just think my way to positive change within me and my life. 


I have had to provide the needed actions to change my attitudes, beliefs, habits, and behaviors too. 


The blessing for me in all of this activity is that not only do I begin to become the person God intended me to be, but also, I am building new friendships and relationships as I grow. 


How are you bringing change to yourself?.. 


Check your experience… 


“Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change.” Big Book pg. 84 


 Lord, let us provide the action and willingness to bring about the needed changes in our lives, AMEN.


 “Get rid of all the sins you have done and get for yourselves a new heart and a new way of thinking.” Ezekiel 18:31 


Have a blessed day y’all! 


Join me in looking at the things we face daily with passages from both the Big Book and Bible! 


https://www.amazon.com/s?k=pastor+mark+farley&ref=nb_sb_noss 


 How about a daily dose of hope and inspired thought? 

Auto Pilot

   September 25, 2023 0 Likes 270 Views
Our own autopilot….



As we start each day, most of us have certain things in place to get us up and running as well as habits to keep us on schedule. 


Alarm clocks, calendars, and various routines keep us moving and in sync with our day. 


Autopilot is a great tool for morning routines and repetitive things in our lives. 


We have the same opportunity with our spiritual lives as well. 


When we make the daily decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God, our day goes better, and we are not as challenged by worldly clamors…


Check your experience… 

“In thinking about our day we may face indecision. We may not be able to determine which course to take
. Here we ask God for inspiration, an intuitive thought, or a decision.” Big Book pg. 86 


Lord, please guide our lives to allow us the freedom that exists in seeking and doing Your will, AMEN. 


 “let the Holy Spirit guide your lives” Galatians 5:16 


Have a blessed day Y’all!! 


What if you had a person who coached and mentored you in building a better life? 


Inspired 365 Life Coaching with Mark Farley!! 


https://www.faiththroughworksfellowship.org/inspired-365-life-coaching 


Want a one-on-one coach to get you out of where you are? 


 Email today and let’s chat to see if we can make up a plan for you to get you to where you want to be! 


[email protected]