http://www.stephaniesolace.com Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:28:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I have a friend who is dissatisfied with his job and lets most everyone know it. This got me thinking of how often am I dissatisfied with circumstances in my life (health, relationships, finances, etc.) and do I take it to God in prayer or complain to others of ... http://www.stephaniesolace.com/?p=89 This year is the first year my family will not be getting together. My sister is headed over to her boyfriend's parents home and my parents have decided to give to others this year with their time and service. They are going down to a local school to ... http://www.stephaniesolace.com/?p=88 But sometimes life just "sucks".  In the last two weeks, I have had surgery, a birthday and a sinus infection.  Surgery went well but I am still trying to build up my energy.  My birthday was Monday and I went to work and didn't feel that well and then came ... http://www.stephaniesolace.com/?p=87 I had my pre-op appointment yesterday and I know that the doctor has to tell the patient everything that could happen but I wish they didn't.  I guess this is where my faith is tested.  There is a possibility that the operation next week, if it doesn't go as planned ... http://www.stephaniesolace.com/?p=86 So it finally happened today. I have been struggling for the last couple of month with feeling very tired and dragging. The doctor found out what was wrong and surgery is scheduled for Tuesday, October 23. I have been holding things together pretty well on the outside ... http://www.stephaniesolace.com/?p=85 So I was thinking today about people, Christians in general, and asked myself if the Leadership of a church makes a decision that I don't agree with (granted that it doesn't have to do with Biblical doctrine) would I leave the church and go attend somewhere else? I know ... http://www.stephaniesolace.com/?p=84 People are often unreasonable and self centered: FORGIVE THEM ANYWAY. If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motive: BE KIND ANYWAY If you are honest, people may cheat you: BE HONEST ANYWAY. If you find happiness, people may be jealous: BE HAPPY ANYWAY. The good you do today may be forgotten ... http://www.stephaniesolace.com/?p=75 *That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become. *That no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once and a while and you must forgive them for that. *That just because someone doesn't love you the ... http://www.stephaniesolace.com/?p=83 The last two mornings I have been encouraged and challenged as I read my devotional (out of "on the right note" by KLOVE). I will just state them as is because they did a great job in writing what I needed to hear. Maybe they will encourage and challenge ... http://www.stephaniesolace.com/?p=82 We started BSF this week and as I recalled how many years I have been given the opportunity to study and lead a group through God's precious Word I was humbled.  I'm going into my sixth year and have been leading a group for five of those years.   I definitely ... http://www.stephaniesolace.com/?p=81