I know it’s the wrong time of year for this, but do you recall the Joni Mitchell song, River? It’s coming on Christmas They’re cutting down trees They’re putting up reindeer And singing songs of joy and peace Oh I wish I had a river I could skate away on Somehow that song resonates with me right now. I’m so hard to handle I’m selfish […]
Goals. So many of us have some hazy ideas that we refer to as goals, but how many of us accomplish them? How many of us even go so far as to turn them into something solid and truly commit to them? We say things like, “my goal is to lose weight,” or, “my goal is to visit Rome,” but somehow we never make it. […]
How 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 of Red’s personal chauffeur and through Red’s diary. This is done […]
“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 pastor and best-selling author Max Lucado answers in his most […]
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 sat down and began a list of “best practices” that […]
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, I’ve decided to follow the example of Michael Hyatt and […]
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 is a weight to the Gospel. There is a mass […]
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 months and wanting a change, I jumped at the offer. […]
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, should we need to make using the stairs fun? Shouldn’t […]
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…