Through Pain and Often Persecution

The title of this post says it all. I want to tell you something you might not have realized about yourself first. You utilize faith every day of your life. You might not acknowledge this reality but it takes faith to accomplish life the way you desire it to be. Regardless of what or whomContinue reading “Through Pain and Often Persecution”

Your Anger Lesson

This morning I read a post on Facebook written by a woman who apparently had been cut off in traffic. She obviously was pretty ticked off about it since she wrote a whole paragraph to vent and explain. Someone cut in front of her while driving. She was not hurt, nor was the other driver.Continue reading “Your Anger Lesson”

Are My Blog Posts Going to Your SPAM?

As of the last few posts I noticed I was not getting my own blog posts from Life Lessons by Jenine Marie. I checked my spam folder and sure enough there they were! Unfortunately, it had a flag on it that said suspicious links were in my posts. I assure you, there are NO linksContinue reading “Are My Blog Posts Going to Your SPAM?”

If You Could Change Anything in Your Life…?

This morning I was sipping my coffee and I realized I had not read or written in my journals lately. I have a few and many I have stored over time. Some I began in the 1990’s. Yes, I still have them! Every now and then I like to go back and read them again.Continue reading “If You Could Change Anything in Your Life…?”

The Benefits of Diplomacy

To be diplomatic is to be sensitive when handling conversations with others. Using diplomacy also engages the art of fair negotiation. We all need diplomacy skills in the work environment and also in personal interactions. To be sensitive to someone else’s needs is to consider their heart, their feelings, and the outcome to be equitable.Continue reading “The Benefits of Diplomacy”

Learning to Navigate the Storms of Life

Living in Texas can be a challenge, especially the weather. I can never tell if there is going to be a sudden storm or if the day will be windy, warm, or humid. Sometimes it’s a little bit of everything. There are situations when it is a lot of everything! Texas storms taught me aContinue reading “Learning to Navigate the Storms of Life”

What is True Freedom?

Today is July 4th, one of the most celebrated holidays in our United States. We celebrate the freedom we have earned through the sacrifice of those who came before us. July 4th got me thinking about freedom and what it truly is for any of us. As individuals freedom still comes at a price. FreedomContinue reading “What is True Freedom?”

What Jealousy Means for You

The best thing we carry as human beings is our unique qualities, intellectual, physical, and even our lifestyle. We are created by a masterful hand and there is none exactly like us in all the earth. The reality of our unique qualities and attributes should be a cause for celebration, yet not all of usContinue reading “What Jealousy Means for You”