Transformational insights for whole-hearted living
Transformational insights for whole-hearted living
Articles related primarily to thinking, believing, and conscious awareness
Adult children who forsake their parents seems to be more common in recent times. It is evidently an age-old problem however, since Solomon addresses it in the Proverbs. “Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother, is a child who brings shame and disgrace.” (Proverbs 19:26; NIV). One of the ways so-called “cancel culture” …
In my previous article (Self-talk to Success), we examined the importance of “self-talk” and each person taking ownership of the responsibility to discover and utilize his\her God-given identity and purpose while living on this planet earth. Motivating the self to change in a positive direction is somewhat like an ant trying to navigate an …
We may joke about talking to ourselves, but sometimes it may be very appropriate. May I suggest that you may need to have a conversation with yourself in order to get to the truth of a matter at hand. You will understand what I mean as you read on.. Thoughts produce actions, actions …
Is great performance always a grand thing? Certainly, trying to achieve our greatest God-given potential is a healthy desire. A little further down, I will show an example of how striving to do well can backfire when proper motives and core beliefs are not in tact. First, a little background Often in my articles, …
Do you believe in Jesus? How do you know you believe? The Gospel of John has a clear answer for how to know. John 3:16 is an often quoted verse in the Bible. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life” …
When you hear the term “great commission” in the context of the Bible, what do you think of? The first four books of the New Testament are narratives written about the life of Jesus. Jesus gave his followers specific instructions about continuing his ministry when he left the earth. Christ’s Great Commission is described similarly …
In a “free” society the pursuit of happiness is a fundamental right, correct? At first glance, that’s what the US Declaration of Independence seems to indicate. However, is happiness the goal, or the fruit of a goal? Darren Hardy, in a past issue of Success Magazine says, “Happiness is not a pursuit; it’s a …
About a decade ago, I became aware of a pilot study published in the journal Nutrition & Diabetes. Scientists say that changing your eating behavior can actually change how your brain reacts to high-calorie and low-calorie foods. It may be possible to rewire your brain so that it wants — even craves, healthier foods. …
Note: This article includes much of the contents of Chapter One of the book Escaping the Pain of Offense: Empowered to Forgive from the Heart. God’s Creation, including the human race He placed on earth as made in His own image, is an awesome declaration of purpose and destiny. Each person is created with …
A word caught my attention recently, that describes well the process of transformation and sanctification that a committed follower of Jesus should experience. The word is convergence. So what does the dictionary say it means? Webster’s 1828 defines converge as, “To tend to one point; to incline and approach nearer together, as two lines …