It’s an old human story, and it keeps repeating itself. We don’t like trouble! We’ll do anything we can to get out of it. We don’t like negative consequences—who does? So we run away from discomfort. I’ve rarely met a man or woman who says, “I’m in a mess, I'm in...
How to Take on the Future
Suppose you had awakened at the stroke of 12:01 a.m. on January 1, and there, standing before you, was an individual in shining clothing which you immediately recognized as an angel, and you then heard these words: “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with...
3 Simple Hacks to Get Back on Your Feet
We all need life hacks because we are inevitably going to face setbacks. We all do. It's impossible to avoid them in life. But it is not about falling or failing; it is the way we respond that matters. The truth is, we don't have to stay down. We can get back on our...
5 Things That You Really Need to Do This New Year
There is a wrong and right way to start a new year. There is also a better way to approach it. Let me offer you a few suggestions. 1. Really Pray. There is what I call a token prayer. You pray for the sake that you prayed or you can tell others (or pretend to...
Have You Ever Been Chained with Words?
It was a shocking story that gripped the nation. In 2002, 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart was abducted at knifepoint from her bed in the middle of the night in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her family searched for her in vain. Nine months later she was recognized while walking...
Sometimes It’s Just Plain Hard
Have you ever felt like your life is just so hard? Maybe it’s just the way you feel today, or maybe it’s been a “hard” season. What can you do in these hard times? I know, I know … You would just like the Lord to sweep this away. Wouldn’t a miracle be a good thing...
The Joy of Being Forgiven
Do you know the benefits of being forgiven? Here's how you might feel: You don't feel guilty or ashamed anymore You can look directly into the eyes of the one who forgave you You don't have to keep on making excuses not to be or work with that person You don't have to...
The Secret to Coping with Life’s Unwelcome Surprises
What a world! Surprises! This year, for a lot of us, surprises were not limited to reading about changing world events. For some of you, surprises were not always welcomed. A position opened up in your company, and you expressed an interest in it. But when your boss...
Here’s Why Maturity Does Not Always Come With Age
We are getting older! Every one of us reading this is aging. You can’t stop it, can’t postpone it. No amount of vitamins will prevent you from getting older. Taking care of yourself mentally, physically, and spiritually will definitely improve the quality of your life...
The Dark Side of Mental Health: Facts and Myths
According to World Health Organization (WHO), "one in four people in the world will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives. Around 450 million people currently suffer from such conditions, placing mental disorders among the...