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In Part One, we looked at the problem of distraction and how it can get us in trouble with our boss, coworkers, professor/teacher, spouse, friends, etc. We considered what makes our minds wander: External distractions: Noises, something funny happening, someone… Continue Reading →
“Self-Control” — A term that conjures up images of the use of sheer willpower to not eat that second (or third, or fourth, or…) piece of chocolate. Or to not blurt out what’s on our minds. Or to not hit… Continue Reading →
Have you ever found yourself saying, “I’m not… good at…, beautiful, smart, talented, popular, strong, (whatever I wish I were) enough”? I have. My guess is, that all of us have if we’ve lived long enough to think! What do… Continue Reading →
We can’t buy good health; we must earn it. Joel Fuhrman As the New Year approaches many people are making resolutions regarding their fitness. Sadly most people jettison their resolutions after a few weeks because it’s not part of their… Continue Reading →
“Ka-buck, ka-buck, ka-buck…”, our car complained and lurched as my husband tried to accelerate and couldn’t. “Hey, I’ve got my foot to the floor on the accelerator and it won’t speed up!”, he exclaimed. “Maybe it’s just cold. It’s freezing… Continue Reading →
If you are a parent, you realize the enormous responsibility of raising a child. We usually think of taking care of our children physically, but we also have a responsibility of nurturing them emotionally and spiritually. You take a test… Continue Reading →
Jeanne and I traveled to the beautiful city of New Bern, North Carolina to attend the Leadership Parent Coaching Institute with John Rosemond. This was a special time for us as we have seen the efficacy of John’s parenting principles… Continue Reading →
Jeanne and I had the opportunity to attend the Freedom in Christ North American Summit conducted in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. Freedom in Christ ministries exists to help people “lay aside every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles them so… Continue Reading →
My last blog post posed the question, “If the abundant life is God’s standard for me then why does victory seem so elusive? ” A major reason is that we live in the room of good intentions – we try… Continue Reading →
Rhythm is part of our everyday lives: day and night, ocean tides, the changing seasons, work and rest, and even the beating of our hearts. Why do we so often ignore the rhythms of life? In our 24/7 digital world in can be… Continue Reading →
Daniel Coyle has done it again with an excellent book! “The Little Book of Talent” is an excellent companion to his previous book, “The Talent Code”. “The Talent Code” presents the theory and background of how talent is developed and… Continue Reading →
How do you relax? This afternoon I took a 14 mile bike ride on wooded trails. I pushed myself up the hills feeling the lactic acid building up in my legs and wondering if I could make it to the… Continue Reading →
