These posts discuss various aspects of personal development. They focus on practical ways that we can bring change to our lives.
“Friendship happens on the way to something else. If you “try to meet new people” it feels weird and forced. The more you aim for friendship, the more it eludes you. But if you aim to learn or achieve something with others, friendship happens naturally during the shared pursuit.” James Clear One of the biggest challenges that […]
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“He went without even knowing where he was going.” (Hebrews 11:8) In a chapter that goes into great detail about faith, the writer of Hebrews 11 really shows us the essence of what faith is in this short phrase. This doesn’t even begin to make sense to us today. Why would I go anywhere without knowing
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Many people set health and fitness goals as their New Year’s resolutions. They vow to become more active, lose ten (or more) pounds, drop a pants size, or take up a sport like running, swimming, or cycling. Sadly, by February, most people’s resolutions are filed away on the back shelf of their minds, not to
How Can You Stick with Your Health Goals for the New Year? Read More »
“I know all the things you do. I have seen your love, your faith, your service, and your patient endurance. And I can see your constant improvement in all these things.” (Revelation 2:19) With the coming of a new year, most people think of resolutions, new goals, or fresh possibilities. What do you want to
Getting Better in the New Year! Read More »
“Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant, and I am willing to accept whatever he wants. May everything you have said come true.” And then the angel left.” This is the time of year when most people begin thinking about the New Year. It is always nice to turn the page on our calendar and
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“That evening he told the foreman to call the workers in and pay them, beginning with the last workers first. When those hired at five o’clock were paid, each received a full day’s wage. When those hired earlier came to get their pay, they assumed they would receive more. But they, too, were paid a
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I wonder what the Christmas Story would look like if you or I were writing it today? I think that the first thing that I would do is change the cast of characters. What a screwed up group of people! 1. A pregnant, unmarried, teenage girl. While this is fairly common today, there is still
A New Look at the Christmas Story? Read More »
It is no surprise that what should be the most joyous and happy season, is just the opposite for so many people. Many experience serious anxiety and depression during the Christmas Season. One study showed that over twenty percent of all Americans experienced depression during the Christmas Holidays. Anxiety and depression can be triggered by many
Avoiding a Blue Christmas! Read More »
