Wednesday, May 23, 2018
1:34 min read | What’s the point of prayer? Why pray? One of the subtle enemies of faith is cynicism. The cynic has a skeptical view of life. Most often, because of hurts or disappointments, a cynic has stopped expecting positive things from life or others. Cynics also have a hard time with prayer. Their […]
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
1:29 min read | Have you ever lost your cool? All of us have moments when we wish we were more composed. “Composure” refers to “calmness or repose especially of mind.” (Merriam-Webster) Composed people don’t “lose it” in a moment of stress or tension. They keep their “cool.” Keeping composure is not only a nice […]
Monday, May 21, 2018
1:54 min read | Have your ears ever gotten you into trouble? Yes, your ears! We often think about the trouble our mouth causes, but seldom think about the messes we get into because we don’t put proper filters on our ears. Since we have two ears and one mouth, our listening may actually double […]
Friday, May 18, 2018
1:58 min read | “You hurt me!” This is a common statement in relationships. If it’s not spoken, it’s most certainly felt. Serious problems in relationships can almost always be traced to one common root—hurt. When our feelings get hurt, when we feel rejected, judged, disrespected, unloved, or are treated harshly or unkindly, our souls […]
Thursday, May 17, 2018
1:26 min read | Are you an over-looker? Dictionary.com defines “overlook” as a verb meaning “to fail to notice, perceive, or consider; to disregard or ignore indulgently.” When it comes to relationships, we would do well to become good “over-lookers.” Relationships don’t work well when one or both people are highly critical, highly attentive fault-finders. […]
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
1:41 min read | Who is the most important person in your relationships? You are! Yes, whether you realize it or not, healthy relationships start with healthy people. If you don’t grow yourself, take responsibility for your own issues, develop your own character, and keep yourself spiritually, emotionally, and even physically healthy, your relationships will […]
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
1:20 min read | How do you build a strong, healthy relationship with someone? Every relationship has it’s challenges. To make relationships work, we must do the work. A significant ingredient in relationship success is the ratio between words and actions that build up and encourage versus those that tear down and discourage. Research has […]
Monday, May 14, 2018
1:17 min read | How do you build a strong, healthy relationship with someone? Whether it’s a marriage, a friendship or a business partnership, all relationships need a solid foundation. An essential part of good, lasting relationships is commitment—mutual commitment. Relationships are built when 2 people move beyond the emotions of attraction or affinity to […]
Friday, May 11, 2018
1:14 min read | How lonely are you? Not too long ago the Prime Minister of Great Britain made an interesting appointment that reflects an alarming trend in today’s culture. A “Minister for Loneliness” was employed. It’s hard to believe that in a world with so many ways to connect and communicate, with multiple social […]
Thursday, May 10, 2018
1:43 min read | Are you feeling stressed out by the busyness of life? Is the pressure of having lots to do, and too little time to do it, weighing on you? One of the most precious things we have is time. It can’t be accumulated. Once it comes, it goes, and there’re no getting […]
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
1:09 min read | Have you felt stuck recently? Sometimes life becomes a rut. We get stuck in some situation, in some bad cycle of interaction with someone, or in some kind of negative emotion that we can’t seem to shake. The harder we try to get out, the deeper we get. Ruts may be […]
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
1 min read | While the word “happy” may sound shallow or superficial, happiness really is something everyone longs for. It’s an internal sense of fulfillment and well-being. Although happiness is different than joy, it is something we do well to develop. What does it take to be happy? The truth is, external things never […]
Monday, May 7, 2018
1:12 min read | Relationship problems are part of life. When relationships are stressed and strained, we have a responsibility to do what we can to heal them. Restoring damaged relationships is an important part of spiritual growth. As a basic life principle, running from relational pain is not the best option. Yet in real […]
Friday, May 4, 2018
2:08 min read | Focus is an important key to life. Many people fail in life, or certainly, miss their highest and best potential, all because of a lack of focus. This week we’re focusing on “focus!” Each day this week I’m providing you a key description of one aspect of focus and the benefits […]
Thursday, May 3, 2018
1:32 min read | Focus is an important key to life. Many people fail in life, or certainly, miss their highest and best potential, all because of a lack of focus. This week we’re focusing on “focus!” Each day this week I’m providing you a key description of one aspect of focus and the benefits […]
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
1:32 min read | Focus is an important key to life. Many people fail in life, or certainly, miss their highest and best potential, all because of a lack of focus. This week we’re focusing on “focus!” Each day this week I’m providing you a key description of one aspect of focus and the benefits […]