“Keeping Positive” by Rev. Doug Brandt

How do we keep positive? I think the Christian is at a decided advantage.

Look at what I found out this week. Tyndale House Publishers found evidence that reading the Bible promotes a positive outlook. According to a study they commissioned with the Barna Research Group:

• Eighty-two percent of regular Bible readers described themselves as “at peace” compared to 58 percent of those who said they never read the Bible.
• Seventy-eight percent of regular Bible readers said they felt “happy” all or most of the time compared to 67 percent of nonreaders.
• Sixty-eight percent of regular Bible readers said they were “full of joy” compared to 44 percent who said they never read the Bible.

I think there might be something to that! Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. (Col 3:16 NRSV)

Your Pastor and Friend,

Doug Brandt

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