Today I escaped anxiety. Or no, I discarded it, because it was within me, in my own perceptions — not outside. Marcus Aurelius Do you find it difficult to escape from anxiety? It’s freeing to know that we have the… Continue Reading →
Instead of working toward retirement, work toward your ideal lifestyle. James Clear I experienced the truth of this principle forty years ago. My plan was to stay in the Navy for twenty years, receive a nice pension, and serve God…. Continue Reading →
Many people have an understanding of who Jesus claimed to be and they may have a familiarity with His teaching, but how many have truly connected with Him? Jesus was traveling to the home of a synagogue official whose daughter… Continue Reading →
Do what you love is for amateurs, Love what you do is a mantra for professionals. Seth Godin Commencement addresses are filled with the platitude to follow your passion. If people aren’t clear about their passion, then when they follow… Continue Reading →
Reading gets us into God’s word – meditation gets God’s word into us. Reading God’s word is a good start, but if you’re looking for transformational change, then you need to practice Bible engagement. This involves meditating upon God’s word… Continue Reading →
Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it. Epictetus Talk is cheap – our faith is demonstrated by our actions. The Apostle James posed the question, “If someone says he has faith but he has no works, can that faith save him? James… Continue Reading →
There is no easy way. There is only hard work, late nights, early mornings, practice, rehearsal, repetition, study, sweat, blood, toil, frustration, and discipline. Jocko Willink Our culture has a predilection for the quick fix, the easy hack, or the… Continue Reading →
Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful. John Wooden John Wooden is known as an amazing basketball coach who won ten National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) national championships in a 12-year… Continue Reading →
Do you treat your children the way you treat yourself? At times we can be our own worst critics. The way we condemn and belittle ourselves can create a vicious cycle of self condemnation. Do you believe what God says… Continue Reading →
You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try. Beverly Sills As we enter a new year we have the opportunity for a fresh start – a tabula rasa of new experiences. What’s preventing… Continue Reading →
Improvements are only temporary until they become part of who you are. James Clear As we start the new year we may introduce some new habits and resolutions, but if they are not part of our identity, they will not… Continue Reading →
You have power over your mind, not external circumstances. Realize this and you will find strength. Marcus Aurelius We bring frustration upon ourselves when we attempt to control things beyond our control. Are you facing difficult circumstances? Why are you… Continue Reading →
Where do you turn when you’re facing a difficult situation? The Apostle Peter wrote a letter to Christians who were living in a culture in which they were facing difficulties and persecution. You may feel like you’re in a situation… Continue Reading →
We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. Martin Luther King, Jr. We have a tendency to focus on the negative. When we take a step back and learn how to detach emotionally, then we can start to… Continue Reading →
An informal survey shows that what most people want for Christmas is two more weeks to prepare for it. Bob Stanley We know Christmas is on the calendar, but there is often a last minute rush to get ready. Christmas… Continue Reading →
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