Identity

  • The Right Personal Influences and Being Mindful of Them

    The Right Personal Influences and Being Mindful of Them

    I credit many people as being positive personal influences in my life. Some are long-time influences, while others are short-lived. Likewise, there were many events and happenstance that I pinpoint as personal influences of both me and my entire generation. Take a moment to think about positive personal influences that have impacted you. Now,…

  • Self-Examination is a Key to Refining Life, on Purpose

    Self-Examination is a Key to Refining Life, on Purpose

    It’s safe to presume Jonathan Edwards was devoted to self-examination. Perhaps that’s one of the things that has made this the perfect topic for the year of listening up. That’s because, though 1Glories is ever-evolving, one element is pretty constant; “refining life, on purpose.” It is what I aspire to daily, and hope I…

  • The Hypocrisy and Reason for Judging Others

    The Hypocrisy and Reason for Judging Others

    Not a day goes by that I don’t find myself judging others. On the one hand, I grow angry with myself because I am judging others. On the other hand, I thank God for revealing to me those things I should seek to rid from my life and being. In that regard, it is…