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Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
A healthy lifestyle from a Christian perspective with marriage and family counselor Olen Baker.
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- Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
How Can I Not Waste my Life?
You can't turn back the clock and get a chance to do something in life. You won't ever need to, if your life is anchored in Jesus Christ. No regrets. That's…
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How Can I Turn Ideas Into Actions?
It starts with good judgement. It also might be a good idea to run your idea past God. He has a way of directing our path. Without Him, we're pretty…
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What Does God Have in Store for Me?
You are as powerful as a tiny mustard seed. To tap into that power, tape into your faith and trust in God. Do more listening, and less talking. That's how you…
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How Do I Respond to God's Plan For my Life?
Faith, like a tiny mustard seed is a reminder that no matter how small, we are capable of producing enormous results. God intended for each of us to be…
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Can You Know Your Destiny?
"If only" is the sad song that keeps us stuck in life. God has a plan for all of us. If you're stuck, take a moment and let him give you a tow. You have a…
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How Does God Reward Accountability?
There are present and future rewards in store for those whose faith and trust in God reflect their path in life. It all goes back to one simple place. Have you…
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What is Accountability?
We are held accountable first to God for our beliefs, thoughts, talents, and actions. God wants us to remember that He is the one who made it all possible.
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How Can I Get Over Negative Thinking?
Opportunity. What a beautiful thing. But if we live our lives with a negative mindset, we go nowhere. Turn off the negative noise and focus on what God has in…
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Is it Possible to be Too Cautious?
God has a lot invested in you, but sometimes we fail to see our full potential because we are uncertain and afraid. Instead, rely on God to help direct your…
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How Can I be More Creative?
Simple, believe in God and believe in you. We are all created by God for a specific purpose. God knows who you are and what you will do in life. It's time to…
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How Can I Take Care of...Me!
It's called "self-care" and unless you find the time for you, your life will be damaged. Step one, make time for God and let Him know how you feel right now.
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How Do I Give Forgiveness?
Simply, by taking ownership of what has happened. If you don't do this, your heart will become corrupt with resentment, and that will damage your mind, body…
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How Can I Deal With Getting Old?
Getting older is something that is part of every life. How we deal with mid-life and senior-life is a big deal. Using God as our anchor is the key to…
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How Can I Deal with Grief?
It's okay to be sad. That's part of the healing process when something in life goes wrong. Let God help you with the process of working through and healing. He…
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How Can I Heal From Grief?
Denial, depression, anger and finally acceptance. Yeah, it's a process that must play out. With God by your side, it's a journey is still painful, but with a…
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How Can I Build my Character?
We all have a lapse in character, making a bad decision or not responding when we should have. God can help you get back on track when it's time to make a…
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How Can I Take Responsibility for my MIstakes?
Drop your guard and get ready to understand that you WILL make mistakes. But that's okay. We all do. Step two. Sit down and have a conversation with God to get…
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How Does God Hold Me Accountable?
Taking ownership of success and failure is the first step in connecting to God. We're not perfect. We never will be. But God understands that life is learning…
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How Can I Discover What God Has in Store for Me?
A relationship is built on time spent together. And that's the same with God. He has a plan for your life, but if you don't spend time with Him, you will never…
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How Can I Mature as a Christian?
Step one: Drop the attitude and start listening to what God has in store for your life. As the sun rises on each day, it's another opportunity to learn about…
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How Can I be More Mature?
Maturity is growing your accountability in Christ. Will you ever achieve perfection in life? That's not the point. Maturity is learning how to listen and…
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How Can I Change the way I Respond to Situations?
It isn't what's on the outside that condems a person, it's what is on the inside. Here's the question. How is your conscience?
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How Can I Stop Making Mistakes?
Have you ever done something and just a moment later, wondered why? You're not alone. Your acts create your character and your character defines who you are…
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How Can I be a Better Person?
Okay, you can do this. And practice makes perfect. Whatever is true and admirable, noble and lovely, pure and right. Those words can turn your day and your…
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Can I Live up to God's Standards?
How do you rank yourself as a member of God's family? We try to fit in with various social situations, and that's okay. But think about God's family. How you…
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How Can I Turn a Bad Decision Around?
We all make bad decisions. Many times we live with the results. How about turning bad into good. Mistakes in life are meant to be corrected. And you do that…
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How Can I Strive for Excellence?
Sure, you can avoid responsibility and life will go on. What you are missing is the rich blessing God gives each of us. God will help you get there.
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What is Accountability?
Being accountable means you are walking the path God intended. Walk in His footsteps and you will build an accountable life.
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How Can I be Excellent?
Excellent at what? How about life in general. At the core of life is, are you excellent as a child of God. Good grades, tons of money, a membership at the…
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Is it Okay NOT to be Accountable?
One word. NO. Perception of who you are is an important facet of your life. Think about it. How would you like to be remembered?
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How Can I be More Accountable?
Every decision we make has a reality factor...an outcome. Saying you will do something, then not doing it, is never acceptable. Say it, do it. And be honest…
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Should I Always Talk to God?
Solving a problem ALWAYS begins with a conversation with God. Think of it as a foundation for a positive result. The best part, He is always there.
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What is a Hero?
Simply, a human responding to a situation, any situation. Heroes don't just do the big stuff, they do the little things that make a big difference.
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How Can I Build Character?
Character and destiny are measured by courage, accountability, and faith. Allow God to walk by your side and stay tuned in to what He says. Not just every now…
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How Can I Respond to Someone in Need?
Do what is right. With God by your side, you have what's necessary to always respond that way. Turn off the noise of the world and listen to God. He will help…
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How Can I Show Courage?
It's easier to walk away or ignore a need. You're just too busy, right? Courage is taking time to stop and engage, to help a person in need or address an…
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How Can I Serve Others?
Sure, your schedule is over-booked and your attitude and energy is overwhelmed. We exist to help others, just like Jesus did. Put yourself second in line and…
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How Can I Bring Someone Closer to Me?
So, are you a peacemaker, or an agitator? Face it, you're not always right and the other person's opinion and feelings are well worth hearing. It's time to…
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How Can I Show Kindness?
Did you know that you do yourself a favor when you're kind? It's true. God is the true example of how kindness can change another person's life, and you get…
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How Does my Mood Affect What I Say?
Just a few words can damage a relationship. Your choice of words, your tone of voice can destroy goodwill. In a bad mood? Take time to visit with God. The…
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What Can I Learn From my Mistakes?
One word; accountability. YOU are responsible for YOU. Better choices are not easy and many make the same mistakes over and over. Is that you? Be accountable.
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How Can I Learn From my Mistakes?
You can't undo a mistake, you can only learn from it. Put your ego away and let God show you how to correct it and move forward.
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Does God Use my Past Mistakes to Teach Me?
Making mistakes is unaviodable. Mistakes are forgivable IF they serve as a teaching moment. And yes, God does use your mistakes as teaching moments. Pay…
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How Can I Show my Kids, Consequences?
Maturity happens for most people. Teaching your children that there are consequences for bad behavior is a foundational aspect of helping them mature. Don't…
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How Can I Build Integrity?
You've heard it; actions speak louder than words. Your behavior defines who you are, not your words. And for your kids, your behavior is being watched closely…
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How Can I Get my Child to be Accountable?
Admit it, you have acted irresponsible from time to time. It's okay, IF you understand that accountability isn't always an easy path, but it is always…
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How Can I Correct my Child's Bad Behavior?
You can yell all you want, but one thing will help your child make a change. It's called, "accountability". That one word helps a child build character and…
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How Can I Control my Angry Words?
What is it called? Foot in Mouth, speaking before thinking? Any way you wrap it, angry words can get you into a world of trouble. If counting to 10 doesn't…
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How Can I Fix My Mistakes?
Sure, you can sidestep a mistake, but you will most likely make that mistake over and over. Accountability is a tough pill to take. But unless you take…
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How Can I Stop Making Excuses?
Excuses, the first line of defense for failure. Instead of opening your mouth, spend time with God and let Him chart a path that brings you to a better place…
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What if I Fail?
Not if, but when. We all experience failure in life, sometimes more than just once. We might not be able to see a reason to get back up, but God does. Don't…
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How Can I Stop Blaming Others?
Acccountability is tough. You have to look in the mirror and accept what you see. Being accountable is the pathway to integrity and healing. Not an easy task…
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How Can I Be More Mature?
The Apostle Paul said, when I was a child, I talked like a child. When I became a man, I put childlsh ways behind me. Okay, so you're still that child inside…
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How Can I Get an Apology From Someone?
Broken relationships are tough. What's even tougher is getting the other person to accept responsibility (partial or full) for what happened. God washes us…
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Can God Help Fix My Marriage?
Yeah, the honeymoon is over, now comes the reality of life. One word, comprimise, will help give birth to that lasting bond you pledged to each other on day…
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How Can I Get Rid of Hatred?
Hatred is powerful and it can and will destroy you and others in your path. Hatred is darkness and destruction. God is forgivness and healing. If that's where…
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How Does Divorce Affect Children?
Yeah, your kids are suffering more than you, more than you know. They are innocent victims of your conflict, sometimes used as tools against the other parent…
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Are Children Supposed to Grieve?
Kids are many times, neglected when conflict comes their way. A divorce or family situation that is living chaos. Kids experience the same grief as adults. If…
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How Can I Let Go of a Grudge?
You can't make an apology happen by demanding it. You should never suppress your feelings. Even when you're the victim, approach the issue as a peacemaker, not…
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Can God Heal Me?
The short answer is yes, every time. The way to healing is by YOU being part of the process. It's not the wave of aa magic wand, but more of a collaboration…