Don’t Forget to Sing

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

We can very easily be burdened with the tasks at hand.

Endless housework, financial insufficiencies, stressful jobs, demanding people, and a difficult ministry.

Complexities are often made more complex by relationship problems and that unwritten rule saying “the world is for the strong” and “only the fittest survive.”

4 Articles about Fatherhood that have Won My Heart

Posted by Raymund Tamayo

It’s unfortunate that there is no college course on being a father. I learn more as I pass through it every day.

It’s hard enough to be a father, and is doubly harder without the things one can learn from the stories and advice of others.

For those who are young fathers like me, here are some must-read articles on fatherhood:

How to Create Silence and Benefit from It

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

 

Source: http://cfot.ca/archives/6610

Being silent sounds easy. You’re probably thinking “All I need to do is sit still and do nothing. I don’t need to read anything on being silent.”

Very well, try it now for a moment. Set a timer for 2 minutes.

Just sit still. Don’t move.

Choose to be Happy

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

Monday mornings are usually the hardest mornings to wake up to.

The thought of having to go to work tends to bring me down.

I wanted to spend time with my family than go to work – but you work to provide for your family – my mind argues with itself. 

Mondays are most difficult because I’ve been very comfortable and joyful in the presence of my wife and children during the weekend, it seems like I can’t stand being away from them again.

Our One Thing

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

 

Source: http://kentcrockett.blogspot.com/2012/09/worried-and-bothered.html

It’s amazing how we love to complicate life.

We easily take on more commitments than we can handle and fill our calendars with more activities than we can fit in.

Yet all the busyness leaves us empty.

Forgiveness is Lightness

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

Source: http://www.zehabesha.com/forgiveness-and-mental-health-by-eyob-b-kassa/

One of the easiest ways to lighten your emotional and spiritual loads is to forgive those who have hurt you and done you wrong.