Feeling ordinary is a common experience, but it’s important to remember that everyone has the potential to lead an extraordinary life. This concept is echoed throughout the Bible, which recounts the stories of many seemingly ordinary individuals who achieved remarkable things by placing their faith in God’s plan for them. They embraced the belief thatContinueContinue reading “The Problem of Ordinary”
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Versus v. Verses
One of my favorite episodes of “Seinfeld” is The Opposite (S5:E22 – May 19, 1994). In the episode, George Costanza turns his life around by doing the opposite of what he would usually do. George: Every decision I’ve ever made in my entire life has been wrong. My life is the complete opposite of everthing I wantContinueContinue reading “Versus v. Verses”
Adversity. Friend or Foe?
Adversity is an inevitable part of life. While we can’t avoid or control it, we can choose how we respond. Our reactions to challenges can either build our character or diminish our spirit. Adversity can be a powerful team builder when responded to constructively. Everyone has a role and a job to do. If oneContinueContinue reading “Adversity. Friend or Foe?”
Conflict Reconciliation
Conflict is a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one. Reconciliation is the restoration of friendly relations. Conflict reconciliation is when we can walk hand in hand without seeing eye to eye. It is when we can agree to disagree in a peaceful, friendly manner. It’s when conflict can be labeled as healthy becauseContinueContinue reading “Conflict Reconciliation”
Hope & Optimism
I’m an optimistic person. I look through a lens that sees good in all the messiness and hurt of life. Sometimes that lens gets very dirty and it’s hard to see any good, the silver lining amidst the pain, sadness, and sorrow. When that happens, I feel like giving up. I’ve come close, but somethingContinueContinue reading “Hope & Optimism”
The (New) American Dream
In the wake of yesterday’s assassination attempt on President Trump and in sympathy for the innocent victims of the senseless violence and their families, I offer this post as a prayer for America. This post was originally published on August 22, 2021, and is republished today with enhancements. What would the world look like ifContinueContinue reading “The (New) American Dream”
Love in Action
It’s easy to know love when you feel it. Love as an emotion conjures affection, pleasure, enjoyment, or happiness. It’s what most people think of when they hear the word and its usually inward-focused direction. While true, it’s also important to understand the origin and definition of love which is outward-focused. Matilda and Dozer (herContinueContinue reading “Love in Action”
No Excuses
Do you have a special day of reflection and rest during the week, i.e. a Sabbath? There are no excuses not to have one, even during your busiest times. In fact, that’s when you need it the most. A day when you don’t do any real work and rest your body. A day where youContinueContinue reading “No Excuses”
Your Mark on the World
Our most innate need is to feel significant, to find purpose and meaning in our human existence. We want something to survive us. While many attempt to find significance by gratifying their own ambitions, I argue that significance is not possible unless what we do contributes to the welfare of others. There’s a test forContinueContinue reading “Your Mark on the World”
Today is the Only Day We Have
The essence of life is to love, and the essence of love is to serve. Love is an action that fuels our joyful living and healthy relationships with others. If we get relationships wrong, nothing else matters. Here are some relational best practices, no matter your race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexualContinueContinue reading “Today is the Only Day We Have”
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