Despite what may sometimes seem otherwise, God hears his people. Prayer is an important and intimate communion with God in which we take our praises and petitions while seeking forgiveness. It’s a moment to gain clarity of God’s signal in our lives of constant...
I've always encouraged my kids to ask why. Most parents get frustrated at that oft-repeated question, myself included. However, being able to question and interrogate a situation or circumstance is a skill of vital importance. That's because, in seeking answers, we...
Hidden in 2 Peter is a set of character traits we are encouraged to cultivate and grow in our walks as disciples. This framework is as fitting today as when the Apostle first shared them.
I’m no stranger to procrastination and complacency. You may not be either. But, what you may not realize is that the two are very complementary to one another. Heck, you might say the two make up a weird stew that’s seasoned with bit of mediocrity. In Brian Tracy's...
The funny thing about wellness is the fact that we all can agree that it’s good, but few of us can define it. Fewer still can say they have it. And, if we are being brutally honest, even fewer are willing to relentlessly pursue it. Even as I type this, I’m...
I’d like to say I have no regret in life. But that would be a lie. I am human, so it’s inevitable that I will have wished I had done some things differently. For instance, I once thought it might be fun to throw marbles into a nest of ground bees. I immediately...
I belong to an organization upholding virtue is a core value. But I bet it’s not a word any of hear all that often, let alone speak of it. So, it begs the question, what exactly is virtue? A simple definition of virtue from Dictionary.com points to strong moral...
Self-Discipline is a missing proficiency in many lives. And that’s tragic. I’ve found that much of Jonathan Edwards resolutions - and life in general - can be boiled down to this single, hyphenated phrase. Self-Discipline. Surely Ewards revered it. He held himself to...
Role models are important. What's also important to note, is that you are often a role model to others without realizing it. Think about the magnitude of that; every action and reaction you have is being observed. In addition to being watched by someone else, the...