The psychology of giving thanks …
What happens in the moment after you sincerely thank someone? Most of us assume the benefit of the exchange is entirely for the person who hears it, […]
24
Nov
2025
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James Scott, Jr.
20
Nov
2025
This workout killer in your hand is stealing your gains …
In almost every commercial gym, a common scene plays out daily: an individual finishes an exercise, carefully racks the weight, and immediately descends into the small, bright […]
19
Nov
2025
The danger of thinking compassion can overrule God’s truth …
There is a moment of tension when a desire to alleviate suffering clashes with the uncompromising clarity of God’s Word. It is in this moment that we […]
18
Nov
2025
Following your heart or following your gut? Paul’s warning to believers …
We live in an age that prizes internal guidance. From motivational speakers to pop psychology, the message echoes: “Trust yourself,” “Listen to your intuition,” and most famously, […]
17
Nov
2025
When Christians show up in a counselor’s office …
Being both a minister and a counselor, I appreciate it when fellow pastors don’t “play therapist” and refer church members and people in their community to competent […]
13
Nov
2025
The danger of searing your conscience …
In the world of machinery, a failure light is a friend, not an enemy. When the engine light flashes yellow, a driver ignores it at their peril, […]
12
Nov
2025
Science confirms how weather affects mental health …
When the first burst of warm spring sunlight floods a room after a long, gray winter, the change in energy is palpable. It is an immediate lift […]
11
Nov
2025
Stress management is a verb, resilience is a compass …
You just spilled your coffee on your favorite white shirt five minutes before an important meeting. Your heart rate spikes, your mind races, and a frustrated sigh […]
10
Nov
2025
The kind of thinking that can sink you even when it seems logical …
We often approach life’s decisions and dilemmas with a calculator in hand, meticulously weighing the pros and cons, convinced that the most logical path is automatically the […]
06
Nov
2025
Why willpower gets you through today and grit gets you through a lifetime …
The path to any significant achievement — be it a marathon, a degree, or building a business — is rarely a straight, smooth road. It’s a messy, […]