Tuesday, September 10, 2019
| 1:24 MIN READ | What are you thinking about? This question is far more important than we imagine. Thoughts are not benign, impotent, non-consequential things. They have a significant impact on our choices and quality of life. Your mindset sets the direction of your life. What is a “mindset?” It’s the way you regularly […]
Friday, September 6, 2019
| 1:27 MIN READ | “I don’t have any friends!” Have you heard this before? Have you thought or said this before? One of the mental health epidemics of today’s culture is loneliness. Our digital interaction, which is supposed to increase our connections to others, is actually hindering them. The word “friend” has taken on […]
Thursday, September 5, 2019
| 1:06 MIN READ | Spelling is tough for some folks. One of the greatest inventions of technology is spellcheck. It’s saved me embarrassment and errors numerous times! Sometimes the concept of spelling a word goes beyond the appropriate letters and placement of them. Spelling can refer to how we define the word. A good […]
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Friday, June 21, 2019
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
How connected are you? In the world of modern technology, connection is something we’re familiar with. It’s also something we struggle with. With easy communication access to others, some psychologists tell us that we’re lonelier and more isolated than ever.
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Human hurt happens in many ways. We are hurt by the evil and meanness of people, misunderstandings and misperceptions with people, disappointed expectations with people and circumstances, losses in life and deferred or denied dreams.
Friday, April 5, 2019
Relationships are both, simple and complex. They are “simply complex!” One of the major myths of relationships is that if they are real, meant-to-be, they will just happen. We have put relationships in the category of the unexplainable. When a relationship “works” it’s because of some mystical, magical kind of chemistry and “soul connection.”
Thursday, March 21, 2019
| 1:39 MIN READ | When was the last time someone offended you? Perhaps their actions or words hurt you deeply, left you bleeding emotionally and ignited anger in your soul. Now you can’t get the situation out of your mind. Something inside of you, if you’re honest, longs to pay them back for what […]
Monday, March 18, 2019
| 1:40 MIN READ | What kind of friend do you most appreciate? Friendships come in two categories — fair-weather friends and rainy-day friends. The differences are worth considering. Fair-weather friends are people who come into your life with an agenda. They perceive that you have something they want. It might be influence, prestige, position […]
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
| 1:36 MIN READ | Relationships are a key theme in the Bible. Starting in the book of Genesis and running through the pages of Scripture, we’re taught the importance of connecting with others. Many of the principles and commands in Scripture help us improve our relationships with people around us. We need one another. […]
Friday, February 22, 2019
| 1:45 MIN READ | It’s a great relief any time a knotty problem or a relationship tension is resolved. It’s a weight lifted from our souls. It frees up energy we were expending, consciously or unconsciously, on the situation. Far too often we live with internal closets filled with unresolved issues. We have lingering […]
Friday, October 19, 2018
| 1:10 min read | There’s nothing quite as comforting and encouraging as a good friend. When life is tough, it’s great to have someone show up to help and support you. When things are going well, it’s great to have someone who rejoices and celebrates with you. Friendships make life richer, and better. While […]
Monday, August 20, 2018
| 1:07 min read | Have you ever thought about the negative impact insecurity has on your life? At the root of insecurity is fear. Fear and insecurity make people do lots of foolish things. The fear of rejection causes people to compromise moral values to be accepted by some person or group. The fear […]
Friday, July 27, 2018
| 1:16 min read | God gives us his grace and expects us to share it with others. We are called to be agents of God’s grace in our world. Today we are looking at the practical implications of being a gracious person. In Matthew 10:7, 8 Jesus gave His disciples a set of instructions […]