| 1:23 MIN READ | Helen Keller, an American writer and teacher who happened to be both deaf and blind, made this powerful statement, “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight, but no vision.” There are many people with perfect eyesight, but very little spiritual insight. They lack vision of God, His […]

| 1:22 MIN READ | One of the valuable activities of life is self-reflection. While some people are better at it than others, we all need regular quiet times to think about the influences in our lives, the choices we’re making, and the better ones we need to make. Healthy reflection involves asking yourself penetrating […]

| 1:35 MIN READ | Some words perfectly describe the kind of life we all long for. One such word is “flourish.” To “flourish is, “to grow luxuriantly; to achieve success; to reach a height of development or influence.” (Merriam-Webster) The origins of the word are associated with flowers. A flower at its peak of […]

| 1:14 MIN READ | Everybody’s a photographer in today’s world. The development and proliferation of smartphones give us all opportunities to capture memorable moments. There’s a big difference, however, in photography and outstanding photography. Anyone can take a picture, but it takes skill, practice, and artwork to create something inspirational. Good photographers know and […]

| 1:49 MIN READ | Are you easily distracted? The world we live in is a distracting place. Sights, sounds, and appeals constantly vie for attention. Our focus shifts easily and regularly. Poor attention often keeps us from the most important things in life. At its bottom line, attention is actually a choice. We choose […]

| 1:43 MIN READ | It’s something everyone battles. We all want to be accepted. We want to be a part of the group. It’s called peer pressure, and it’s not reserved for the young. It’s a very real adult problem. The basic component of peer pressure is the desire and drive to “be like” […]