The science of psychology can offer up some very helpful explanations about why we act in certain ways. Knowing about our emotions and systems of thought can aid us in discovering tools that are useful for breaking out of self-destructive… Continue reading

George Zimmer’s gravelly voice closes every commercial with a promise: “You’re going to like the way you look. I guarantee it.”  The owner of the men’s apparel company goes straight to the basics. If a man is spending money on… Continue reading

Brainwashing is a technique used by regimes who want to change a person’s values and convictions. It involves beating up on the person’s identity, creating a ton of guilt and/or shame about that identity, and causing him to betray himself… Continue reading

Trail mix, that salty, sweet, crunchy, soft mix of various nuts, raisins, papaya bits, and dried banana, is a favorite snack. Sometimes I just pour a handful and eat it all together, which  creates a swirl of flavors. Sometimes I… Continue reading

Here’s one thing I have learned about being a Dad that you can take for what it’s worth. Your kid, be she 4, 14, or 24 years of age, doesn’t want a king for a Dad; someone who is handing… Continue reading

 He has lived as a pretender for so long, even he believes the lie now. When he talks about Christ, he has all the right words to say. He can even move people with his professions, but those who know… Continue reading

  A mother whose son bring her a handful of dandelions with his heart full of love appreciates them because they come with love. I am sure you have received a gift given out of obligation. How did that make… Continue reading

Pastor Eric took the pulpit and in 30 minutes laid a foundation of ‘why’ on which he build a house of ‘what.’  He reminded us that we had to take the Jesus Message to the streets. He helped us to… Continue reading

  I experienced the exhilaration of a triumph yesterday as our church rallied to the challenge made by our young assistant Pastor.  He laid out a vision to reach into the lives of the kids who wander the streets of… Continue reading

On my way to the airport this morning, I drove past a car with a price tag I know is well over $100,000.  The driver was going just as fast as I was, riding on the same kind of seat,… Continue reading