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Is Mind Over Matter Reality or Fiction?

by Dori Phillips

Many times through the years I’ve heard this statement, “Everything is really just mind over matter.” In society’s perspective this would mean that our thoughts can control our painful circumstances with concentration and positive thinking, such as walking on hot coals and not feeling the pain if we tell ourselves that it’s not painful. Now […]

His Joy, Our Strength

by Dori Phillips

It’s the beginning of another year and most of us have a list of resolutions that we fully intend to keep. This is an honorable desire. I would like to recommend adding one to your list – allow the Lord’s joy to become your strength. How does this work? By living in God’s rest. As […]

Hope for the Holidays

by Dori Phillips

As we enter this holiday season, I consider how much I love this time of year – the excitement of multiple parties with family and friends, shopping, giving and receiving gifts, the weather (fall and winter are always pretty nice and mild in Houston), and the change of a new year right around the corner. […]