Mulaima Museli

3 Ways to Remain In God’s Love In the movies I watch, they tend to throw out the command, “Stand down!” It’s this moment where the person in charge, usually some Captain or Corporal or Chief gives a word that calls all effort to halt. It calms the strong ambitious and unruly one wanting to push ahead with might, power and strength. “Lay it Down. Give it up. Cease-fire. Stand Down.”  There is a Creator, a Captain and a Care-taker, who has a much higher view than we do. God sees the good ending to our present moment, far more clearly than we do. He also sees all the steps we need to take to get there. The Captain knows, what you do not know. Where are you prone to push ahead? To overexert yourself – speaking a rash word, entering in when you should step out, getting angry, rather than getting alone with God? The commander has a word for you too:  “Lay it Down. Give it up. Cease-fire. Stand down.”  As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you.  Now remain in my love.  Jo. 15:9 Standi

Looking to build new friendships? These tips can help you meet people, start a conversation, and cultivate healthy connections that will improve your life and wellbeing.  Why are friends so important? Our society tends to place an emphasis on romantic relationships. We think that just finding that right person will make us happy and fulfilled. But research shows that friends are actually even more important to our psychological welfare. Friends bring more happiness into our lives than virtually anything else. Friendships have a huge impact on your mental health and happiness. Good friends relieve stress, provide comfort and joy, and prevent loneliness and isolation . Developing close friendships can also have a powerful impact on your physical health. Lack of social connection may pose as much of a risk as smoking, drinking too much, or leading a sedentary lifestyle. Friends are even tied to longevity . One Zambian study found that, along with physical activity, maintaining a rich ne