Identity in Christ
Our identity is important because it is the core of who we are. It creates our values, which shape our beliefs, which direct our actions. Our identity shapes the focus of our lives, and our focus...
View ArticleLessons from a Blind Man
Blind Bartimaeus Somehow, Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52) knew about Jesus. Knew enough to call out to Him even when those around him discouraged his doing so. In fact, their urgings to “Be quiet!” met only...
View ArticleHear. Listen. Understand.
Most people are very good at hearing. We know the right stance and facial expressions and even the appropriate verbal responses to confirm our hearing. But hearing remains only a physical act if we...
View ArticleWant to Know God’s Will?
Renewal “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect...
View ArticleAre you listening?
Listening As a Tool In my continual study of communication skills, listening continues to reign as an essential one. Experts explain that how – with awareness, time, and practice – anyone can become a...
View ArticleShift Your Gaze
Understanding Gaze In critical theory, sociology, and psychoanalysis, the gaze refers to the act of seeing and, in the philosophical and physical sense, how an individual perceives other individuals,...
View ArticleDecade Reflections
Part of my looking forward and making New Year’s Resolutions involves looking backwards. This year, that backward look encompasses a decade – the 2010s. In my looking back, I saw both a lot of pain and...
View ArticleNew Year’s Resolutions
Approaches to Making Resolutions Every year I debate whether or not I should make New Year’s resolutions. This debate involves considering various approaches such as: Seven Steps for Making Your New...
View ArticleWhat Could Go Right?
You’ve probably heard some form of this quote in a movie, usually said with a twinkling eye: “What could go wrong?” After all, what would be the fun in a plot line that didn’t have adversity and where...
View ArticleTransition in Change
Transition vs. Change Though often used as synonyms, transition and change are not the same. Change is situational. Transition is psychological & requires “inner reorientation.” Change is...
View ArticleVast & Unfailing
Vast What first comes to mind when you think of the word vast? My first thoughts are of the ocean, the sky, and space. Vast (adj.) = of very great area or extent; of very great size or proportions;...
View ArticleUnderstanding God Through His Creation
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.”...
View ArticleMetanoia
In psychology, metanoia involves experiencing a psychotic breakdown and then subsequent, positive rebuilding and healing. My journey through depression was a metanoia. In fact, this blog – Struggle to...
View ArticleMetanoia
In psychology, metanoia involves experiencing a psychotic breakdown and then subsequent, positive rebuilding and healing. My journey through depression was a metanoia. In fact, this blog – Struggle to...
View ArticleWant to Know God’s Will?
Renewal “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect...
View ArticleAre you listening?
Listening As a Tool In my continual study of communication skills, listening continues to reign as an essential one. Experts explain that how – with awareness, time, and practice – anyone can become a...
View ArticleShift Your Gaze
Understanding Gaze In critical theory, sociology, and psychoanalysis, the gaze refers to the act of seeing and, in the philosophical and physical sense, how an individual perceives other individuals,...
View ArticleDecade Reflections
Part of my looking forward and making New Year’s Resolutions involves looking backwards. This year, that backward look encompasses a decade – the 2010s. In my looking back, I saw both a lot of pain and...
View ArticleNew Year’s Resolutions
Approaches to Making Resolutions Every year I debate whether or not I should make New Year’s resolutions. This debate involves considering various approaches such as: Seven Steps for Making Your New...
View ArticleWhat Could Go Right?
You’ve probably heard some form of this quote in a movie, usually said with a twinkling eye: “What could go wrong?” After all, what would be the fun in a plot line that didn’t have adversity and where...
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