Today, my counselor mentioned that discipline is a skill, not a trait. Her comment struck me because I've always thought about discipline as a trait that someone has or doesn't. She explained that there are ways to develop discipline in various areas … [Read more]
Something to Look Forward to in 2025
2024 is coming to an end. I'm guessing that, like me, you've been thinking about your New Year's Resolutions. I like thinking about some of the things I'd like to accomplish in the coming year. In this process of thinking, I was reminded of two … [Read more]
Thinking Is a Process
Your mind is a powerful thing. When you fill it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change. John Assaraf.1 Some people believe that we only use a small portion of our brain to do all the things we do; I know I've heard people say this … [Read more]
Holistic Evangelism
Evangelism is a word that evokes a variety of responses among those who hear it. The personal and corporate experiences people have had with it bring back both positive and negative memories. For believers, these memories in turn shape the method of … [Read more]
Lessons from Granny Martha: Another Tribute
In February of 2010, my Granny Martha (my dad's mom) unexpectedly passed away. Her passing happened two days after my Grandpa Kenneth (my mom's dad) passed away. I wrote my first tribute to her in a state of grief and shock. Since then, roughly 156 … [Read more]