We live in an age of almost infinite information. Because of that, we live in a society full of experts, and we’re constantly surrounded by opinions. But should you voice your opinions? Helpful opinions are desperately needed, but how do you know when it’s the right time to share yours? The Bible says there’s a …
Is procrastination a bad thing? We all put off important tasks from time to time, but research has found that around 1 in 5 Americans are what can be called “chronic” procrastinators – which is anyone who continually puts off doing something until later. But is that necessarily a bad thing? Is procrastination as bad …
This article was originally published at Patheos. Here’s an interesting question: As a parent with responsibilities piled on your shoulders, is it possible to have peace in the middle of all the chaos and conflict? Lord knows we have plenty of chaos, but is peace waiting just outside of our reach on the other side …
We all have aspects of our character that we want to improve, but how do we actually go about doing so? How do we break old habits and create new, better habits? By default, things die. Plants, buildings, our bodies – it’s all breaking down slowly but surely. The same is true for our minds, …
In a world of thinkers and talkers, there’s no shortage of opinions. Being that relationships are at the essence of why you’re alive, it’s very important to understand the dynamics of when and how to offer our opinions. I’ve found that, depending on who you’re talking to, you can get an opinion in almost every …
How do you change people? How do you change yourself? We all want to positively impact people around us, but how do we do it? It’s an age-old question that’s probably more relevant now than in any other time in recent history. Just between politics, racial tension, and vaccinations, we’re experiencing more friction now than …
We live in a world full of self-help gurus and products. But are they actually helpful? Do the vast amount of materials, voices, products, and services telling us how to be better and do better actually cause us to live better? In the off chance that you haven’t noticed, American society is very much a …
Have you ever woken up early in the morning and felt like you had a non-stop flow of ideas? It’s like the idea flood gates have held all night long just waiting for you to get up so they can open. Being a parent of young kids will really open your eyes to this phenomenon. …