Category Archives: self-help

We’ve Moved To A Brand New Site!

Posted on August 26, 2018 by jimjanean

We are excited to share that we have launched our own ministry website, A Deeper Word.  You will find encouraging articles and posts, as well as free goodies at this new site.  Just go to http://www.jimandjanean.com. God bless! Jim & … Continue reading →

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Relationship Basics- Part 2

Posted on August 2, 2014 by jimjanean

We continue our brief discussion on important keys to effective relationships.  If you missed it, we covered keys #1, #2 and #3 in the previous blog post, and this time we will be picking up with key #4. Key #4: … Continue reading →

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Relationship Basics- Part 1

Posted on July 28, 2014 by jimjanean

The word “relationship” is associated with the word “relate,” and that is exactly what a relationship is- relating to someone else.  There are some elementary keys to having effective relationships, but it can be so easy to forget them.  This is … Continue reading →

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Life Is Short

Posted on July 5, 2014 by jimjanean

It seems like just yesterday I was thirty years old.  Now I’m in my fifties!  As I look back, I can’t help but think, “Where did the time go?” There were a number of things that I had set out … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Too Late

Posted on February 7, 2014 by jimjanean

Have you ever wondered, “God, what do You have for me?  Did I miss Your plan? Am I ever going to do what You put in my heart?  Will my dreams just sit on a shelf?”  Friend, God is working … Continue reading →

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Higher-Level Thinking

Posted on June 2, 2013 by jimjanean

Colossians 3:2 says to set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. We need to renew our thinking with God’s Word, by reading and speaking it.  To set your mind on things above is to set … Continue reading →

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Where Is God?

Posted on May 30, 2013 by jimjanean

When we are in the midst of painful circumstances, or when obstacles seem too big to overcome, or even when we’re just feeling blue, it can be easy to wonder where God is. Of course, our minds tell us that … Continue reading →

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The Flavor Of Life

Posted on April 14, 2013 by jimjanean

The Word says that we are to “taste and see that the Lord is good.” This means we are to experience in a very real way the goodness of God in our lives. I wonder how often we really stop … Continue reading →

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Attitude- Part 3

Posted on November 1, 2012 by jimjanean

We are wrapping up our discussion on attitude with this post.  The bottom line is that you must determine your own attitude.  Don’t allow someone else to choose it for you.  And by choosing a right attitude, you maintain control … Continue reading →

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Attitude- Part 1

Posted on October 28, 2012 by jimjanean

Attitude; we all know it’s important, and without a good one you won’t go far.  But do we consciously think about our attitude and the fact that we can choose the attitude we have? Your attitude determines your viewpoint of … Continue reading →

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