Subscribe by: Email / RSSHow do you define success? In The Ultimate Journey, Jim Stovall’s third novel following the life of Jason Stevens, the reader takes a look at this question through the life of Jason’s grandfather, Red. As Jason and his new bride, Alexia, begin their journey together, we are given a glimpse into true success through the eyes [...]
Continue reading...18 April 2011
“Should I trust the advice of my non-Christian parents?” “If I’m not called to be a minister, can my life count for Christ?” “How do I teach my children humility without harming their self-esteem?” “How do I know if I’m in love?” These, in a nutshell, are just a few of the 171 questions that [...]
Continue reading...14 May 2010
It’s been almost three weeks since the end of Digital Detox Week and I’ve yet to write about my experiences during my break from social media and TV. The week was incredibly refreshing and it gave me a glimpse of a life free from the distractions of my consumer habits. On the first day, I [...]
Continue reading...16 April 2010
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how I spend my time. It seems that I find myself wasting a lot of time on Facebook or in front of the TV (or both simultaneously) or doing other things that drain me emotionally, physically, and spiritually. After reading and contemplating a blog post by Tony Steward, [...]
Continue reading...27 October 2009
Several years ago, Christian singer Dan Haseltine (of Jars of Clay) challenged readers of Relevant Magazine to bring our whole selves into our relationships. I must admit that when I first read his article, entitled Your Whole Self, certain aspects turned me off. However, on closer inspection the truths found within overpowered the negatives. There [...]
Continue reading...15 October 2009
As a member of Medi-Share, I was invited back in July to request a free advance viewing copy of a book being published this January by the Lifestyle Center of America called The Full Plate Diet. Since I’ve been gaining weight like it’s going out of style and since I’ve also been feeling miserable for [...]
Continue reading...12 October 2009
I generally choose the stairs over elevators, ramps, and escalators, but am amazed by the number of people who can walk (and/or need the exercise!) and don’t. I think VW is on to something here. Perhaps if we were to do the same thing in more places, we’d have healthier people. On the other hand, [...]
Continue reading...1 December 2008
Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes…Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins. Excerpted from James 4:13-17 (NIV) Talk about convicting…
Continue reading...27 November 2008
I was thinking last Sunday about how my life has changed over the past year and that has led me to several days of consideration about this topic. Some know that on my 26th birthday I was frustrated about where I was in life and set a list of goals to achieve before my next [...]
Continue reading...21 November 2008
If you lost your job tomorrow, how long would you survive solely on your savings account? Check out How Long Could You Survive Without A Job? for some tips.
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14 July 2011
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