Recommendation: The Adrenal Fatigue Solution
Related to the post Physically Healthy During the Holidays and Beyond, this “extra” post offers a terrific resource for achieving your health goals. With that… Several years ago, I experienced a...
View ArticleThe Babel of Unity
Most Christians know that God desires unity. We’ve also likely experienced the effects of disunity on individual as well as group effectiveness. So we get the basic concept that unity is good, and...
View ArticleDo You Remember Your First Love?
The anticipation. The excitement. The eagerness. The desire to please. Consuming thoughts. Irrepressible smile. Immense feelings. Overwhelming emotion. Do you remember? If so, you probably realize you...
View ArticleThe Cure for Loneliness
Many POWs tell stories about endless nights in dark, dank cells. They tell about discouragement over lack of compassionate human contact. Their stories reek of loneliness. Most of us might struggle...
View ArticleYou Can’t Lie to Yourself
A college professor of mine, intrapersonal communication I think, told us the first day of class, “You can’t lie to yourself.” He explained that when we tell ourselves something long enough, we...
View ArticleIt’s Not Fair!
Competition & Comparison Everyone has some degree of competitiveness in them. For some, the competitiveness shows through during sports or card games. For others, in grades, awards and recognition....
View ArticleThanksgiving in August?
Since yesterday was the Sunday after Thanksgiving, the resounding message in churches around the country was most likely about giving thanks. My pastor focused on “Thanksgiving Leftovers” and how to...
View ArticleBelieving is Seeing
Until the recent past, shopping existed as therapy and a way to for a least a little while forget about life’s struggles. I loved finding good deals and saving money on unplanned purchases. Loved the...
View ArticleSpiritual Fitness
My home gym contains everything I need stay in good physical shape. The treadmill, elliptical and boxing bag give me great cardio workouts. The kettle bell, weights and stability ball provide strength...
View ArticlePursuing Encouragement Through Fellowship
As an introvert, spending time alone comes quite easily for me. As a writer, aloneness is often required for productivity. Even though my career and my personality promote solitude, and I really do...
View ArticleGifts to Give Someone Struggling With Depression
So, this post might be a little, well, depressing. But, with the Christmas holiday approaching, along with it comes the realization that the holidays seem to somehow amplify depression. How can this...
View ArticleA Wise Men History Lesson
Note: This post coincides with the idea of Epiphany, though it wasn’t my focus when I wrote the post. If you’d like to know more about Epiphany, check out this article: What is Epiphany / Three Kings’...
View ArticleThe Reality of Your Focus
Notice the Theme In Star Wars I: Phantom Menace, Qui-Gon Jinn directs young Anakin toward a way of thinking that really drives the entire movie series: “Always remember, your focus determines your...
View Article5 Ways to Upgrade Your Attitude
The word “upgrade” leaped to a whole new level in the world of marketing over the past several of years. When you go on a cruise to the Caribbean, you’re encouraged to “upgrade your diamonds.” At...
View ArticleStruggling with Expectations
Note: This post was originally published on July 11, 2012 under the title “Could This Be Your Biggest Source of Irritation, Frustration and Even Anger?” It has been revised and updated significantly....
View ArticleAnticipation
Pleasurable Anticipation Anticipation can be pleasurable expectation or filled with apprehension. It involves contemplation and hope, and it serves to create a foresight or foretaste of future events....
View Article5 Habits for Getting and Staying in Shape
The New Testament uses a variety of athletic metaphors to describe the life of a Christian. These references were certainly understood by those to whom the letter was written since the Olympic games,...
View ArticleStop the Spread of What is Wrong!
During flu season, the best way to stop its spread is to stay home if you’re sick and to wash your hands often. This way, you’re less likely to make anyone else sick and to contribute to an epidemic....
View ArticlePursuing Truth
Solving the Problems of Flight The Wright Brothers hit a standstill at Kitty Hawk in 1901 and almost gave up because they could not solve the issue of predictable control. They eventually realized they...
View ArticleHealthy Holidays & Beyond
For many people, the holidays mean overwhelm and overload. From shopping and family pressures to expectations of joy from self and others to eating too much and staying up too late, the holidays...
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