Most people go through their day assuming they see the world exactly as it is. They trust their instincts, believing that their decisions are based on a […]
Have you ever apologized for something you didn’t actually do just to keep the peace? Perhaps you feel a lingering, gnawing sense of obligation that persists long […]
Benjamin Franklin is noted as having said, “Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one.” Therein is the human challenge regarding the emotion […]
For many people, life often feels like a collection of disconnected moments. We navigate our days moving from one responsibility to the next, responding to minor inconveniences […]
Most people can tell you their age. Many can tell you their weight. Far fewer know the health measurements that may be influencing how well they think, […]
Have you ever said something in anger and immediately regretted it, or promised yourself you would stay calm and then still lost control in the moment, or […]
Many married couples eventually discover that they have built a life together that is rich in responsibilities but surprisingly poor in movement. Their calendars revolve around work, […]
Crowds moved constantly through the temple gates in Jerusalem. Worshipers entered carrying sacrifices, conversations, private burdens, and public appearances of devotion. Among them sat a man who […]
Imagine a student who attends a history class every week but never opens the textbook, choosing instead to rely entirely on whatever the teacher says during the […]
A pastor stands in front of a congregation and opens with a familiar tone that immediately signals what kind of message this will be. The Bible is […]