I remember all too well what I call “the dark night of my soul.” Going through something that no one should ever have to experience. I’m guessing it’s probably happened to you, too. The particular day...
“I am determined … to be invincible! Until he has finished his purpose in me.” I was working my way through graduate school when I first heard this song. The song was one of the most powerful I...
Last week, I spoke at a conference called “Becoming Fearless.” I have spoken at this conference for many years, and about six months in advance they always send me the title of what they want my talk...
Generosity has side effects! We are most accustomed to hearing the words “side effects” used in relation to medications, and the “bad things” that might happen. But generosity has amazingly wonderful...
Keeping on keepin’ on . To some this means quitting is not an option. To others it means seeing something through despite distractions or roadblocks. To me it means faithfulness. Exactly what is...
Is there really such a thing? Absolutely there is! And there is much research to substantiate it. What is it? FOCUS! What is focus? It has been defined as: “The ability to set one’s mind and attention...
Communication. We all know it’s important, or we would not have our electronic rectangle in our hands so much much of the day. Research says we are engaged in some sort of communication 70 to...
Couples often repeat that catchy phrase in my office. Most people don’t know to call it “incongruence.” But in relationships (of all kinds) it’s a problem. It’s particularly a problem in marriages or...
“I’m listening with my Mickey Mouse ears on!“ The first time I heard that, I laughed out loud! For some reason it just hit me with an image that I’ve always remembered. Perhaps it’s the reason I have...
