4 compelling reasons why YOUR STORY MATTERS (and Needs To Be Shared).
You might object if I told you that your story matters and needs to be shared. However, I believe that there are four compelling reasons why this true.
Loving Ourselves And Others
Loving ourselves may be the hardest thing we will ever do. But if we want to love others well, we must learn to love ourselves.
What is caregiver syndrome? Practical advice for Care Ministry Burnout
What is Caregiver Syndrome? Caregiver Syndrome is a condition that can result from the stress of full-time or long-term caregiving. Symptoms may include depression, fatigue,… Read More »What is caregiver syndrome? Practical advice for Care Ministry Burnout
What You Need To Know Before You Give Up On Love.
You may have experienced rejection, abandonment, betrayal, fear, or shame in a prior relationship. It can make you want to give up on love.
What Forgiveness Is Not: 25 Lies Exposed
Before we can extend forgiveness, we must understand what forgiveness is not. Here are 25 lies that reveal what forgiveness is not.
What is love? A Unique Look at The Language of Love
What is love? It seems like everyone has their definition of love. These differing definitions of love can lead to disagreements, distance, and open hostility.… Read More »What is love? A Unique Look at The Language of Love
Hope is the foundation for love and faith.
Hope is the foundation for love and faith. As a culture, we talk extensively about faith and love. But we rarely discuss hope. What is… Read More »Hope is the foundation for love and faith.
11 Practical Steps for praying for others.
Praying With Others, Eleven Practical Steps was my second choice for the title of this article. My first choice was Eleven Mistakes Not To Make… Read More »11 Practical Steps for praying for others.
Loving God, Others, and Ourselves. My journey.
Loving God involves more than my worship and service to God. My ability to love God is impacted by my ability to love myself as… Read More »Loving God, Others, and Ourselves. My journey.
This Is What Perfectionism Prevents You From Doing.
Perfectionism prevents us from starting and finishing meaningful work. I have fought perfectionism my entire life, but I know I am not alone. I have… Read More »This Is What Perfectionism Prevents You From Doing.
Do You Want To Be A Better Father?
Do you want to be a better father? If so, you seem to be in the majority. The desire to be a better father is… Read More »Do You Want To Be A Better Father?
Good People Now Is Not The Time To Be Silent.
To be silent is to be complicit. By now, you may be exhausted by the discussion on racism in America and across the world. You… Read More »Good People Now Is Not The Time To Be Silent.
What Is The Benefit Of Being A Social Misfit?
What is the benefit of being a social misfit? As a social misfit, you have a unique identity, perspective, and purpose that benefits yourself and… Read More »What Is The Benefit Of Being A Social Misfit?
This is why you may feel like a social misfit.
This is why you may feel like a social misfit. The connections we make, and the individuality we express, create a tension that makes us… Read More »This is why you may feel like a social misfit.
The Best Career Advice Ever Received
Everyone seems to have their favorite piece of career advice. I received my best career advice ever in 2019. It was unusual, unexpected, and 100% useful. I believe you can benefit from the same information.
Can you laugh in a crisis?
Can you laugh in a crisis? Sometimes, laughter feels inappropriate. But laughter occurs in surgical rooms, during military operations, and even as we grieve the… Read More »Can you laugh in a crisis?
How to Care For Others Without Being Physically Present.
How do we care for others without being physically present? So much of what we do in the care ministry involves physical presence. We make… Read More »How to Care For Others Without Being Physically Present.
What you need to know about Harmony.
Harmony. Is there anything more beautiful to the ears than voices raised in harmony? When music is made well, it can raise our spirits and… Read More »What you need to know about Harmony.
Conflict. The Amazing Truth About Restoring Relationships.
Conflict. Most of us have experienced this in our personal and work relationships. We have seen relationships built and killed by unresolved conflict. Relationships cannot… Read More »Conflict. The Amazing Truth About Restoring Relationships.
How to build and strengthen your relationships.
How do you build and strengthen relationships? I know how to easily kill relationships by broken promises, unresolved conflict, and complacency. But building relationships is… Read More »How to build and strengthen your relationships.
3 Relationship Killing Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid.
I believe that there are three common relationship-killing mistakes we can easily avoid. Relationships are killed by broken promises, unresolved conflict, and complacency. We can… Read More »3 Relationship Killing Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid.