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“We are our choices.” J.P. Sartre There is a lot of life that is outside of our control. We can’t dictate how other people act.  We can’t control the economy or our job opportunities.  We can’t decide who our parents will be or our genetics.  But there is one very important aspect of life that…

Forgiving someone who has wronged you is hard. It is hard to let go of the bitterness, anger and resentment that we naturally feel when someone has hurt us.  Of course, we know that we should forgive.  We know that carrying around all those negative feelings is bad for us, both mentally and physically.  But…

No one goes through life without disappointment. We all have painful experiences.  We all have situations which don’t turn out the way that we would like them to.  It is an unavoidable part of the human experience. Now lots of people will tell you to let go of disappointment. They will tell you to forgive…

“BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy. But with sound self-confidence you can succeed. A sense of inferiority and inadequacy interferes with the attainment of your hopes, but self-confidence leads to self-realization and successful achievement.” ― Norman Vincent…

It is hard to see how God is at work in our lives in real time. In the present, life seems very random.   On some days, we feel lucky, and on others we feel unlucky.  It is only when we look at the past, that we more easily can see God’s hand in our lives.…

“…From everyone to whom much as been given, much will be required; and from the one to whom much has been entrusted, even more will be demanded.” Luke 12: 48 As our country enters a new era of isolationist policies, I’ve been giving thought to Jesus’ words from Luke 12:48. We, as a country, have…

“…for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’” Matthew 25: 35-36…

Most of us are pretty good at handling problems. Once we know what the issue is, we can create a plan to solve it.  Or we can start the process of accepting what we cannot change. Uncertainty is different. When we don’t know what is going to happen, we naturally do one thing – worry. …

No matter what you do for a living, there are parts of your life in which you are a leader.  If you are a parent, you are a leader to your children.  At your job, if you supervise others, you are leading.  In your community, you may lead volunteer efforts.  Once you become an adult,…

I hate conflict. In my ideal world, all conversations are pleasant, everyone is helpful and children don’t need correction.  Sadly, that is a fantasy.  Conflict is a natural, unavoidable part of life.  Human beings don’t always agree. So, becoming comfortable with conflict is one of the most important skills that you can learn. Now I…
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