Punishing yourself can become a bully in your head that devastates your life and those of others. It destroys relationships – sometimes for life, and cripples the psyche. We may have experienced it in our family patterns and then practiced it for so long that we do not know another way. In response to this … Read more
Have you ever wanted to whip yourself – or someone else? After spending several hours kicking off my new podcast “Eyes to See” yesterday, I was so excited to share it with you. Sadly, we encountered a technical glitch with the sound, though all systems were go during testing. Needless to say, I was very … Read more
The concept of self-leadership is bubbling up as a major theme in this challenge. To lead others, you must first lead yourself. As a leader, consider the various forms of wealth you have access to. One of them is a sound mind, and therefore sound thinking. To think soundly is to think correctly. It is … Read more
There is more to wealth than money. As a teenager I read a quote by Saadi Shirazi that immediately seared into my brain: “I cried that I had no shoes, until I saw a man who had no feet.” Our “needs” become immediately redefined when we compare them to others. Those comparisons are a great … Read more
The phrase “Money makes the world go round,” was first used in a musical play called “Cabaret” from the 1960s. Addressing money can evoke a lot of tension. Lately, I’ve had numerous stimulating conversations on the topic. Especially among Christians, talk of wealth and money makes folks very uncomfortable. You may find yourself already having … Read more
Psalm 27 offers a marvelous forum for boosting not just confidence, which is a priceless trait, but godfidence – an unshakable confidence in God no matter what comes, no matter what goes!