Are You Working Too Much?

Is being a workaholic a good thing? A person works forty hours per week and it’s considered full-time. Yet some people actually choose to work up to eighty hours per week. Some for money, others to avoid home life, and still others to feel competent. Workaholics will defend their mindset listing all the benefits, but […]

Worrying Won’t Make a Difference

Worry is what we do when we desperately want to control circumstances that are completely out of our hands. It is a perfectly human reaction to seemingly extraordinary events. And it’s all in our head.

Fear: What You Can Do About It (Part 2)

overcoming fear biblically Starting now, let’s begin to dismantle the stronghold that fear has on your life. There’s no better time to begin. This is the second part in my series on fear. Find the first one here. I like what Max Lucado wrote in his book, “Fearless”. He said, “Feed your fears and your faith […]

Cancer, Joy and The Holy Spirit

When a loved one is diagnosed with terminal cancer Cancer sucks. We all agree. No one knows that more than my friend, Dave, and his family. Earlier this year, Dave and his wife, Audra, found out that their teenage daughter, Gabby, has colon cancer. While it has been a year of ups and downs, Dave […]

Fear: What it is, and what it does (Part 1)

What are the most common fears? I recently asked my Facebook friends what kinds of fears are commonly faced today, in preparation for this article. Here are some of the things they said: Perhaps you can identify with something on that list. It might just be taunting you as you read further. But, don’t stop […]

The Way to Healing and Freedom: Confess Your Sins

What does psalm 32 say about confessing your sins? In my mid-twenties I came face to face with the 32ndPsalm. It made me uncomfortable. I forced myself to read it twice. And then a third time. Then I just couldn’t pull myself away. The more uncomfortable I felt, the more I was drawn to the […]

The Journey Begins

Forty-six years so far in this journey called LIFE. Lot’s of dull moments, but many more moments mixed with joy and sorrow, happiness and grief, living and learning – satisfaction and regret. I appreciate you joining me in reflecting on this journey. My hope is that by each post that you read you will be […]