What to Do When Everything Goes Wrong
There’s an old cliché: “When it rains it pours.” I’m not a fan of worn-out adages, but statements like this are shared because we can relate to them. Who hasn’t experienced a season of life when one thing after another goes wrong? In those times, it’s natural to feel like the bottom has fallen out. […]
Why You Can’t Follow Jesus From a Distance
According to a recent study, two-thirds of the workforce in America experiences workplace fatigue.[1] The National Safety Council (NSC) defines fatigue as “feelings of tiredness, sleepiness, reduced energy, and increased effort needed to perform tasks at a desired level.” Simply put, a lot of Americans are weary. Our weariness can stem from the obvious—a lack […]
Try a Little Kindness
Recently I was in heavy traffic when a man sped by me and flipped me off. I confess, my response was inappropriate—I erupted in a fit of laughter. I wasn’t attempting to provoke the man. I’ve read numerous news reports about road-raged lunatics shooting innocent drivers on the interstate. It’s just that his “gesture” struck […]
What the Church Can Learn From Alcoholics Anonymous
My friends in Alcoholics Anonymous tell me there’s a mantra in AA that says, “You are only as sick as your secrets.” One of the reasons AA has been so successful in helping people beat addiction is because they offer a non-judgmental community where people can tell the truth about the ugliest parts of their […]