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Are We Modeling Intolerance to Our Children?

Today Can Be Different Posted on May 14, 2025 by SherylMay 12, 2025

When we demonstrate that someone who dares to cross us doesn’t deserve our respect and prayers, our children see us at our worst. What will their chances of succeeding in their relationships (and life) be if they behave in the same petty, unforgiving way we do?

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged beloved child, childish behavior, children, disagree, disagreement, disagrees, enemies, grandchildren, intolerance, lead your children, Matthew 5:44, pray for our children | 2 Replies

Do You Always Have To Have The Last Word?

Today Can Be Different Posted on April 23, 2025 by SherylApril 21, 2025

What if our angry words were the last words we spoke before we suddenly faced God in eternity? Would you wish for a do-over? Or what if our hateful language were the last words our husband, sibling or neighbor heard from us before we or they died?

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged 1 Peter 3:9, angry words, bless others, disagree, disagreement, disagrees, disrespect, kind person, last word, love, respect

Why We Should Bear Others’ Shortcomings

Today Can Be Different Posted on May 1, 2024 by SherylMay 1, 2024

May we learn (and remember) how much God loves us and try to see others through His eyes of unconditional love. Then, perhaps we can move toward bearing with each other for more than five seconds at a time.

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged 1 Corinthians 13:7, disagree, disagreement, disappointment, disappointments, embarrassment, endure, imperfections, long-suffering, love, mistreating others, shame, shortcomings, tolerate, weak, weaknesses

Are We Addicted to Snark?

Today Can Be Different Posted on February 6, 2021 by SherylAugust 12, 2023

You thought you could stop any time. Next thing you know, you’re hooked. What went through your mind when you read the opening sentences? Likely you thought about an addictive behavior you or someone you care about is struggling with. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Addictive Behavior (Including Eating Disorders), Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged addicted, addictive behavior, addictive behaviors, bitter thoughts, bitterness, disagree, hateful thoughts, malicious thoughts, mean thoughts, mean-spirited, mutual love, mutual respect, open communication, Philippians 4:8, politically caustic environment, relationships, snark

Overcome evil with good in your marriage

Today Can Be Different Posted on September 2, 2020 by SherylSeptember 2, 2020

We have a choice. We can ask God to help us build up our marriage, or we can choose to tear it down, one selfish act or remark at a time. Are we willing to do what it takes to have the relationship we crave?

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged better marriage, disagree, enemies, goodness, love our enemies, marriage, offense, offensive behavior, overcome evil, pray for enemies, Romans 12:21, selfishness, strong marriage, wickedness

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Sheryl H. Boldt

My name is Sheryl H. Boldt. I’ve been married to my loving husband Bert B. Boldt, II, since 2006. He and I each have four children and four grand­children. Besides writing for my blogs, I also work for Wave 94 in northern Florida and contribute to several newspapers and publications. From personal experience, I am a strong believer in the power of God to redeem me — and my life!

 

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