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April 28, 2009 Issue #037 How to find hope in tough times
Reality check: Sometimes life stinks.
Bad things happen to good people, and often they happen to good, single people. Our biggest danger, though, is believing things are never going to get better. This month's feature article shows that they can get better and will get better. It's about finding hope. But to paraphrase the old country music song, we often look for hope in all the wrong places. If you could use some encouragement right now, consider these thoughts on finding hope...
April QuotorooterApril's quotation comes from American writer and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson. While I don't agree with Emerson's views on faith and God, this quotation struck me as a good example of hope:Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) In our culture obsessed with fame and fortune, we often overlook small, everyday gifts. To be able to appreciate minor victories is to have hope. To be able to laugh again is to have hope. To reach out and lift up another who has fallen gives both of you hope.
I listenedI listened to the criticsuntil I became one too. I listened to the negative and soon "no" was all I knew. I listened to the scoffers I listened to the voices Then I listened one spring morning I listened as it crashed and fell I listened humbly late that night --Jack Zavada, 2009--
How to outsmart loneliness!
Outsmarting Loneliness, my new ebook, is finally out!
You'll learn four sure-fire principles for combatting one of the most frustrating problems we singles have. Each level is designed to fit your personal comfort zone. Ease into Level One, then as you feel more confident, move on to Level Two, Three, and Four. As usual, this is the kind of practical, real-world advice you've read on www.inspiration-for-singles.com and in Inspire-O-Gram. I drew on the best lessons I've learned in 40 years in the single life, plus the proven techniques of cognitive therapy. This brand new ebook sells for $19.97 and comes with a money back guarantee. Check out the details on Outsmarting Loneliness...
Charlie Zavada, 1998-2009
My Cairn Terrier, Charlie, died April 20, 2009 of complications from congestive heart failure. Charlie was 10 years old. When you live alone, your pet becomes more like your child than an animal, and it was a tough loss.
Charlie taught me how to be more patient, more kind, and, I hope, how to be a more loving person. He brought enormous happiness into my life and I miss him greatly. A few months ago, my friend Mary Fairchild asked me to write an article on a controversial topic. If you're a pet lover, you might like to read Do pets go to heaven?
F'ree MP3 sermons now availableI've been surprised by the popularity of the F'ree MP3 Bibles page on my site. Now, I'd like to tell you about another great MP3 resource, and it's also f'ree! My favorite price!You may be familiar with radio preacher and author John MacArthur, of Grace to You Ministries. He is true to the Word of God and teaches in a clear, practical style. Recently Pastor MacArthur made Grace to You's entire 3,000 sermon archives available for f'ree MP3 download. These are especially helpful if you're a new Christian wondering about different aspects of the faith. If you don't have an MP3 player, you can also read them or listen to them online. Take a visit to: www.gty.org Want to comment?So much has happened since the March Inspire-O-Gram: Easter, Charlie's passing, tragedies for friends, and a minor victory or two.I hope your life is moving forward, even in baby steps! If you want to comment on this issue, the site, or the single life in general, use our wash-and-wear, wrinkle-free contact form. Until the May Inspire-O-Gram, then, look to the True Source of hope and everything else good!
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