A man once took on the challenge of walking from New York City to San Francisco. You can imagine all the obstacles that would have made his trek difficult. When asked what the biggest and most troubling part of his journey had been, he responded, “It wasn’t the steep slopes of mountains or […]
Dr. Charles Snyder was a specialist in positive psychology and is best known for his work on hope and forgiveness. His theory of hope emphasized goal-directed thinking and that active hope in a person’s life correlates with increased joy, laughter, self-confidence, and positive coping mechanisms. He also wrote the book, “The Psychology of […]
Between your busy schedule, “to-do” lists, and friends requesting time, it’s easy for your closest relationships to be put on the back burner. It’s unfortunate, because so much is riding on the strength of your support network. When a spouse and children fill in the gaps to help you accomplish your many tasks, […]
I recently participated in an event that was coordinated as part of a benefit for a local woman who suffers with ALS, also known as “Lou Gehrig Disease”. ALS is a dibilatating condition that involves the death of neurons. It’s characterized by stiff muscles, and gradually worsening weakness due to muscle wasting. This […]
Have you ever longed to start over because you made mistakes that caused yourself and others heartache and trouble? Sometimes it takes mistakes in life to get our attention. I’ve known people who exhausted all human strength before acknowledging their helplessness. It’s at this point in life that you actually have your greatest […]
As we turn the final page of a calendar, we sometimes regard the New Year as a good time for fresh starts, particularly in relation to wiser, healthier practices. I once heard someone say, “Any skill improperly performed successfully can lead to a bad habit”. In other words, there’s a right way to […]
In December 1965 an animated TV special called: “A Charlie Brown Christmas” was broadcasted for the first time on major network TV. For 50 years it’s been an annual show that attracts children and adults alike. During the story Charlie Brown tries to direct a Christmas play involving his school-age peers. After […]
One of the things I wanted to bring to my fellow Soldiers during my military service was the gift of “Encouragement”. Everybody needs it and it helps individuals and groups persevere through difficult times. But no matter how inspiring or encouraging a person may be it’ll only help so much. There’s a limit […]
A farmer who always seemed to have bountiful crops was asked how he managed to do so well? He answered, “When I plough a field, I bless each row. When I plant a seed, I pray for each grain that goes into the ground. When I go home at night I bless my […]
From the cradle to the grave we are promised God’s care and concern. It’s for this reason we can face each day knowing we’re not alone in our struggles. When seeking strength in our turbulent times, there’s a frantic search for peace and something to believe in. Everyone longs for it; everyone wants it. And […]
