How Grateful People See The World
Raise your hand if you’re interested in a happier, healthier, more content life? What about less worry and anxiety? Or how about more energy and optimism? Ooooh. OOOooh. OOOOH. Pick me. According to multiple studies, the gateway to improved psychological, … Continued
How To Change Your Life Using The Enneagram — Part 2: Discover Your Type
(This is the second of two posts. We live in a free country, so you can go ahead with part 2. But if you don’t read Part 1, you will be lost, like middle of the desert without pantaloons or … Continued
How To Change Your Life Using The Enneagram — Part 1: The Nine Types and Deadly Passions
The Enneagram has changed every area of my life. Marriage. Parenting. Faith. All of it. I talked about this in a previous post. I believe the Enneagram can transform your life by revealing who you really are, expanding your capacity … Continued
4 Big Truths The Enneagram Taught Me
Growing up, I was red-headed and vertically challenged, both easy targets for bullies. I wouldn’t call the problem chronic, but even one round of name-calling is too much. So, after a less than ideal day at school, I decided to … Continued
Why Suffering Exists and How You Can Grow From It
As a youngster, I played sports year round. Sometimes I wish mom and dad had diversified my calendar, but sports taught me a lot of life lessons. Not all were positive, of course. Last week, for example, family game night … Continued
Are You Carrying Your Cross Or Sitting On Your Throne?
Several years ago, my pastor said this, “Many Christians follow Jesus just enough to make their lives miserable.” Years later, after thousands of sermons and podcasts, his words haven’t left me. You see, you can pursue the American Dream and … Continued
4 Reasons We Are Becoming More Fractured and Cynical
How do we respond when life falls apart? I shared some thoughts on this in my previous post, mostly applicable on an individual level. But I want to consider the question on a larger scale. We live in a fractured … Continued
How To Find Healing When Life Falls Apart
The past week has been hard. It started with the horrific mass shooting in Las Vegas. The hours afterward were nauseating. How could evil consume one human to the point that thousands of people could be reduced to target practice? Fifty-eight … Continued
Books You Need To Read Before The End of 2017
Is it really October? The calendar moves with increasing speed nowadays. I swear, I’m gonna wake up tomorrow with presents under the tree. I’ll be at the top of the stairs at my in-laws’ house with my “special” Ho-Ho jammies, … Continued
What To Say To Your Kids When Tragedy Strikes
It happened again this week, a senseless act of violence that killed multiple people and injured many more. These tragedies happen far too often. Yeah, I get it. Tragedies are an unfortunate reality. Just as sure as the world turns, … Continued