Sentences with phrase «believe good things about themselves»

It's hard to get teens to believe good things about themselves, but if you watch what you say and do, you can help them develop a more positive image of themselves.

Not exact matches

Though I don't necessarily believe in karma, I do believe good things always come back to you, in the form of feeling good about yourself.

Early on in our history when things weren't really going well — we had hit a tough patch and a lot of people wanted to buy Facebook — I went and I met with Steve Jobs, and he said that to reconnect with what I believed was the mission of the company, I should go visit this temple in India that he had gone to early in the evolution of Apple, when he was thinking about what he wanted his vision of the future to be... That reinforced to me the importance of what we were doing, and that is something I will always remember.

We believe that the best entrepreneurs are mission - driven which drives them with the passion required to obsess about solving a big problem, no matter how hard things get.

Just hoping things will turn out well stops us from making tough choices, believing the best about others can get you taken advantage of, and a failure to look at the world as it truly is can be harmful to both your business and your personal life.

Just as in business, Vanderkam believes that individuals need to do a better job of recognizing what they're good at, and what they're passionate about, and to focus on spending their time on those things to get the most out of the time allotted them.

If you believe in yourself, if you believe in what you bring to the table, you believe in your product — take the risk,» Paul Michael Levesque, better known by his ring name Triple H, told CNBC Tuesday, when asked about how budding entrepreneurs should approach the notion of becoming the «next big thing.»

yo the thing is not about believing or not, is the fact that if we don't believe then we are worthless living garbage who occupy a space in the universe only to create crap and pollution, in that kind of case we would better be recycled into some industrial material for a better use than eating and living like cattle, but if there is a god we acquire a divine status and a purpose to continue to exist beyond afterlife or at least the idea of it, which would give life a sense right?

You a-people (a-theists, a-gnostics, etc.) are all really good at telling people what you don't believe or why other peoples» beliefs are wrong, but I don't really get to hear what you DO believe about things.

Can say that I believe in every thing that you disbelief of when it comes to the Creator and the Creation of universe, life and guidance, God has given me hearing, seeing, thinking and heart feelings to see and experience signs and small miracles to have faith in him and continue with good deeds I was told of in his Holy Book although am not perfect at that but nothing to lose but contrary to that there are more to gain in life and life after... For those disbelievers they lose their senses by being locked and blocked from such experiences... It is all about souls as verses speak for them selves;

The greatest confusion of American parents: they believe they teach their children truths about those things as gods when it is at best an indoctrination of unknowable mysteries.

That is something to worry about — that there are people who can't imagine living for the common good and who feel they must believe in eternal punishment else they will do things that they think we all should fear.

Though it's still somewhat unclear about what the pope thinks about hell, one thing is for certain: he believes that the devil is very real, and thinks other Christians would be wise to remember that as well.

I could much more easily go with «Christian» as «follower of Christ» but... the term is so loaded, and everyone thinks you mean one of the other three versions of what «Christian» is, and besides, while there is a lot about Jesus that works for me, there is some that doesn't and I believe it is likely stuff inserted in after the fact to make things fit, but... * shrugs *... then that is speculation as well.

People who call themselves atheists often say rather strange things about people with faith ¯ things like, «Well, if you need the comfort, go on and believe.»

An active alcoholic — that was me — who wants to get sober but can't, and who is coming to believe that every good thing she once thought about God is a lie, is in a scary place.

You can believe all of those things about Jesus and God, which are good things to believe, but if you don't believe in Jesus for eternal life, none of it matters.

So on a topic like this I believe they probably have some important things to say about what we can * learn * form this economic collapse and how we can use those lessons to be better people.

Science and God can coexist... for those who choose to believe I can't begin to argue with you about the existence of God because you have closed your mind to Him... I won't argue why God allows bad things to happen... because you don't even want to see the good things...

«The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it.»

I would advise you to not comment on things you are clueless about, it'll do you good — seeing how you will not fool yourself into believing you are saying something significant, when you aren't.

Similarly, if — like Jonah — we claim to worship and fear God, but do not do what God says, then although we may believe many right and good things about God, and though we may have faith that rivals that of Abraham, our faith is useless and pointless.

«The good thing about science is that it's true, whether you believe in it or not.»

What does it matter when we die what is important is what we do with our life now.The struggles people find themselves is because of living a sinful lifestyle you cant play with fire and not get burnt there are consequences.Jesus wants to bring forgiveness and healing and remove the guilt and shame that you are feeling.Ive have been there i was just as guilty i do nt believe theres a big screen that replays our life if it is it, it will be about what we have done for God as our sins are covered under the blood of Jesus.The judgement for christians is that we must give an account of what we did for Jesus while we were here did we make the most of opportunities given to tell others to reach out others with his love.Mat 25:14 - 30 the Parable of the talents talks about judgement and for me it is all about what we do for Jesus the ones who are faithfull in the small things are set over much.The one who did nt use his talent that God gave him was punished for his lack of faith.So for those who are struggling with sin and life Jesus loves you and has a plan for your life just trust him to help you and he will.To be fair its wont be easy you will have to make some hard choices but he promises to help you through its all about choosing him over choosing what we think best because he knows whats best for us.Its important the choice you make as it will impact your life for eternity.brentnz

This huge, blue planet is in existance just so we can be born, live, make a living, have a baby, then die... no connection, no spirit, no soul, no more appreciating the beauty around us, no more being astounded at the improbabilities, no more being amazed at the wonders of life... because none of that has any meaning any more, it's just a bunch of junk that happened accidently... who cares, we're just all going to fade away into nothingness... become one with the dirt, because we are actually no better than the dirt... I don't know about you, but I'm depressed now... but then that's what's great about our country, you can choose to believe or... not... in this... country... that has... no particular meaning... in the grand scheme of thngs... oh, yeah, that's right there is no «grand scheme of things»... so never mind.

I was like Chopra... I was all about be positive and I realized that one day I could make money... but nobody would believe me because most of the time I hear voices that tell me things... well I can't tell you what they tell me.

Very shortly into the sermon I realized 3 things: 1) although my practice would tolerate any of the people in the congregation (welcome them even), if they knew anything about me, I'd be tarred and feathered — and certainly NOT welcome; 2) redemption & heaven were the only reason for good deeds, not simply because strive (in this lifetime) for compassion and truth; and 3) the guy really believed there was a place in the sky made of gold, and that living there was desirable.

Perhaps it is because I am French, but when I think about the wonderful ingredients, the care, the skill, the thoughtfulness that goes into our drinks, I believe we push not poison across the bar but beauty, and this is a very good thing.»

Another preacher preaching what ever goes is ok with Christianity... If your going to preach Christianity based on the Bible, then you might as well forget gay marriages are ok... If you want to twist it around then thats up to you... Paul said, «The Berens were of noble charachter because they didn't believe what they heard, but they took what they heard and confirmed it with the Bible... So its like the Yen or Yang... Its either Gods church or Satans Church... Can't be any other way... Do I hate gays, no... I have some very close friends that I have had for over 30 years that are gay, but I think they will be accountable for their life styles... Thats the thing about Christianity, we are held accountable, its not an everything goes belief... Its rules we have to follow... And rules we will be held accountable... So maybe this preacher needs to start a dfferent faith or religion... One where there are no rules and where its people are not accountable for their actions...

Well, you and I know that every person sees and believes some things are sin, and speak about it.

I believe Mr. Sky Man doesn't approve of all the terrible things that so called «good» Christians do and say about abortion clinics, the women who use them, and the hospitals who OK them.

Every since mankind has been as the Apostle described us in his epistle (Again, 2 nd Timothy 3:1 - 5; see also what Jesus said in Mark 7:20 - 23), the only thing that has «advanced «at our hands is our architecture, our technology, and our search for medicinal cures for what ails us.No one is denying that we've done tremendous good with these various advances, but we've also done awful, vicious, horrendous atrocities and brutalities as well.I've heard it quoted that out of all the centuries, millennia that we've considered ourselves «civilized», we've had only a few hundred years where something approximating peace has held sway among us.So again, I'm all world seeking to «make the world a better place», as it were; I just believe that mankind in his present moral, ethical, and spiritual configuration is capable of doing so.We can always enhance out technological prowess, improve our architechural designs, and make our drugs more powerful, but what about our hearts?

And what about the fact that I'd like to believe I could do better, that I'd like to believe I would have done the right thing?

Such people believe a lot of good things about Jesus, but they do not believe in Jesus for everlasting life.

Jeff: This is what causes division as we go about doing even good things, out of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil to set up another sect out of our carnal nature; above is the outcome; Jesus came to cause division among men that tries to become their own god and sets up camp, even for them that call themselves Christian, for them that have went from Him and His Words, even that are not of His Spirit: Jesus said; the Words that I speak are Spirit and Life, That means the Words of man can only bring forth death: Therefore; if we do not have His Spirit in us, then we too can only speak forth death: This is what it is to be a believer, we truly believe our Lord: I can see what the Catholic church and her daughters are doing to form a religious Babylonian city: Even as God caused a division in Babylon in the past because the peoples became great, so to is it now with all of the man made sects of religion: But when we are filled with the Spirit of God then we can not help but to live for God: It is written; those who are led by His spirit are His children: Thank - you Jeff: Those who are of His Spirit will know these truths, those who are not of His Spirit truly believe a believer is as they and can not know what we speak, because they live in unbelief: Thank - you again Jeff; In Jesus Name Alexandria: P.S..

Rahn... Do i really need to back up what i think online... and you being the expert... why do nt you fully explain to me the state that the country is in... enlighten me... but you already know how far that will go... just as my attempt to change others mind's fell short... so will any others opinion... i have my mind made up for my own well founded reasons... all im saying is that spending all day protesting and postulating is of no benefit to anyone... going about your life and making things best for yourself is in the best interest of this country as a whole... I believe Adam Smith said it best... the best results come from one person doing whats best for himself and the team... not throwing a hissy fit

I can't just lie to myself and say I now believe just because I want these «good things» you talk about.

Disagreement about theology is one thing, but I take it that from your perspective, material truth is all that you can understand (for the time being, at least), and the notion of anyone claiming to believe (or better yet experience) other truths is abhorrent to you.

Whatever we perceive to be the truth about God, I think there is some things we all can agree on, believers and anyone who doesn't believe in the existence of God and that is that it is self evident that all are born equal and with dignity and it's best if everyone relate to each other as part of the human family.

finally someone who believes the same thing i do i love jesus do my best but church and religion i agree with him its about time and jesus and god are real they have helped me and proven to me they are there

to each their own, though the things she listed are not what christianity is supposed to be about, for lack of a better word anyone who believes in christ is christian, you can think the bible is delicious edible nom nom nom food or toilet paper and not believe anything more but still believe in christ and the teachings of love and still be considered a christian.

The Cross, in itself an «evil» thing, was used by God; and Christians believe it was used by him to bring about greater good than would have been possible without it.

They are knowingly attempting to inject their religious world view on everyone and anyone because they believe they know how best to live and don't give a rat's ass about anyone elses freedoms or rights, but if you want to call that «doing their best» then you can take your message back to it's authors, the vile disgusting things, the wh.o.re of Babylon, the putrid decaying evil of Joseph Smith and shove it down his dead and crumbling corpse.

ok, ok, ok, i get it both sides think they are telling the truth there are no lyers here on this blogs only misinform people talking about two separate subjects yet thinking they are talking about the same thing the existence of god... one side believe the other doesn't what's wrong with that... sooner or later they'll changed their minds and one side will believe and the other won't so the arguement will forever be the same about two separate aguement on the same blog... but its definitely entertaining to read the comebacks... keep up the good work you all... its just as fun to read what the believer have to say as to what the nonebeliever have to say... after all it keeps all getting to know eachother better on what we believe right???

I believe when we tell people about the great things (they are loved by God now and not when they get better) and when we speak clearly of the great things God has done and still promises to do, then we create new ways for people to live and new worlds for them to live in.

Context: Last night I was shooting the breeze with my roommates when one of them brought up religion and how it was a «good thing to grow up with religion because it gives children something to believe in», when I countered that there are many different things children can believe in growing up without having to resort to something like religion, I basically had to sit there for 10 minutes about how atheism ruins lives because it makes everyone apathetic and despondent.

The post above is really more of what I currently believe about belief... mainly because I haven't come across anything that seems to explain things better.

Best Conversation - Starter: Scot McKnight with «I Wish I Hadn't Said That» Scot asks, «What is one thing that was so important to you in your early 20s that you now either don't believe or are downright embarrassed about?»

One thing I can say from experience is that my believe in God and what's been tolled about him has had many hits from other people surrounding me from church to good willed friends and atheists who perfectly can point out why there is no such thing as a god.

«It is a disgraceful and dangerous thing for an infidel to hear a Christian, presumably giving the meaning of Holy Scripture, talking nonsense on these topics [of cosmology]... If [non-Christians] find a Christian mistaken in a field which they themselves know well and hear him maintaining his foolish opinions about our books, how are they going to believe those books in matters concerning the resurrection of the dead, the hope of eternal life, and the kingdom of heaven, when they think their pages are full of falsehoods on facts which they themselves have learnt from experience and the light of reason?