Healthy personalities develop in authentic relationships where individuals disclose their true thoughts and feelings as trust and acceptance grow. Feeling accepted as part of a group or family helps both children and adults feel valued and loved. When we receive … Read Full Article >>
A popular preacher who is known for his smile says Christians should have a joy that is contagious. God’s Word encourages us to be thankful for each new day: “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us … Read Full Article >>
Henry David Thoreau once wrote: “If one advances confidently in the direction of one’s dreams and endeavors to live the life which one has imagined, one will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” I would add that … Read Full Article >>
Today is a new day full of yet unseen opportunities. How blind we can be to what is just beyond our horizon! Although life is often a tragedy to those who feel deeply, every heartache comes to an end and … Read Full Article >>
God offers us forgiveness and freedom from guilt through his great mercy and his unending grace. Does your life manifest this freedom? Satan, “the great accuser of the brethren,” seems to excel at stealing our joy by imprisoning us in … Read Full Article >>
Peace, rest, quiet, relaxation, serenity. In our busy, noisy stressful lives we yearn for moments of safety and calm – where we can find rest for our souls. Without these havens of reverie and renewal, our lives can become devoid … Read Full Article >>
What is it God created you to do with your one and only life? Some people seem to know their true calling from an early age, but most of us are discovering our true God-given purpose as we go along. … Read Full Article >>
How often have you set a big goal for yourself, fallen short, and given up? The road to lasting change is usually one of small consistent steps in the direction of your desired destination. Many of the couples I see … Read Full Article >>
Much of the stress we experience in life is the result of our lives being out of balance. It is important to realize that we can’t do everything simultaneously. Our physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual health will reflect the degree … Read Full Article >>
The apostle Peter spoke these words to the early Church: “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.” Although there is no doubt that we live in a broken fallen world, the redemptive action of … Read Full Article >>