Leaders, beware the sin of Nebuchadnezzar …
There’s a story about a frog and his two crane friends who lived together at a large pond filled with water, fish, plants, and everything they needed. […]
28
May
2026
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James Scott, Jr.
27
May
2026
You might be an impulsive person if …
In 1913, the famous archeologist Hiram Bingham (the man who brought Machu Picchu to world attention) was exploring a rugged mountain ridge in Peru. He was walking […]
26
May
2026
A geekish look at what happens when you have a thought …
Have you ever wondered, “What happens when I have a thought”? Is there any real value for wondering anything like that? Understanding the physical nature of thought […]
25
May
2026
Why remembering matters …
Memorization is easy. Remembering is not. Memorization stores facts. Remembering keeps meaning alive after the moment that created it has passed. Most things do not survive time […]
21
May
2026
Why trusting God requires surrendering what feels most reasonable …
There is a particular sense of confidence that comes from being able to explain your own life. When circumstances are clear, decisions feel manageable. When outcomes can […]
19
May
2026
Learning the practice of proper assertiveness in daily life …
Proper assertiveness is the mix of clarity and respect required to manage daily interactions and personal relationships. When people choose not to exercise this communication trait, they […]
18
May
2026
Why do you beat yourself up over a simple mistake? Here’s why …
A woman sits in her car outside her workplace gripping the steering wheel harder than she realizes. Ten minutes earlier, during a meeting, she lost her train […]
15
May
2026
The longest education begins after commencement …
At some point during nearly every graduation ceremony, students hear language that suggests arrival. Years of assignments, examinations, deadlines, tuition payments, stress, and uncertainty culminate in a […]
14
May
2026
When anxiety becomes a cycle that keeps repeating …
Do you feel like anxiety has swept you away and you can’t get free? If so, you might be tangled in what is known as the “cycle […]
13
May
2026
Understanding the destructive impact of harboring discrepancies …
Most people think of a discrepancy as something that belongs in accounting or math. A number does not match. A receipt is off. A statement does not […]