When Trying Harder Doesn’t Work

Recently I was asked to verbalize four or five words that describe myself. I struggled with the request. I could think of dozens of adjectives I would like to say accurately depict who I am, but in reality, it was just a wish list. Most of the traits I long to possess pertain to character […]

The Power of Example

For years sports experts claimed it was impossible for a human being to run a mile in under four minutes. In May of 1954, Roger Bannister became the first person to shatter the assumption, running a mile in 3:59.4. By doing so, he accomplished a feat many declared impossible. Interestingly, Bannister held the record for […]

How To Thrive

A few days ago,  as I was leaving to get my car repaired, I grabbed my iPad to pass the time I’d spend waiting. Later that morning, when I opened the device, the screen was black. I’d failed to charge the battery, and therefore, the perfectly good iPad was useless until I plugged it into […]

Why I Hope You’ll Start Talking to Yourself

Internal dialogue is powerful. Whether we realize it or not, our thoughts are the most influential aspect of our lives. Think about it. Our thoughts occupy center stage in our mind twenty-four hours a day. What else, or who else, has that degree of influence over us? Perhaps that’s why the Bible has so much […]