Transformational insights for whole-hearted living
Transformational insights for whole-hearted living
Articles related to dealing with tough times, trials, trauma, difficult circumstances, etc.
As if emotions were not difficult enough to understand, adding the concept of “safety” makes it even harder. As a friendly warning, this article may not be emotionally safe. Let me first say that I believe there is a place for guarding a person’s emotional well-being. Certainly in cases of serious neglect, abuse or …
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 …
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 …
Death eludes no one. We may not enjoy thinking about death, but unless we grasp its reality, we will fail to do life well. Psalm 49 does well to help us fight off fear of the triumph of bad fortune. The rich and poor alike will someday no longer physically exist on the earth. The …
I recently read a very insightful book that explains some of the dangers in the current chaos going on in our American culture. Historically, there are few people who take these sorts of warnings seriously, but I pray if you are reading this you may be one of the few. The book is …
Sometimes we find ourselves so wrapped up in life’s struggles, that we lose sight of the bigger picture of eternity. Paul the Apostle had this in mind when he wrote to the Corinthian congregation, “For our momentary light affliction is producing for us an absolutely incomparable eternal weight of glory” (2 Corinthians 4:17; CSB). Paul …
This book is a tool to facilitate transformation of the inner person. Why is inner peace only possible through constant change? The an swer will become apparent as you read, study, and apply the truth found here.
“But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds” (Psalm 73:28). This is the final verse of the Psalm and a good place to begin this article. When a person tastes of God as refuge, there is …
Troublesome conditions and much loss were created by the recent pandemic of coronavirus outbreak. An even larger problem now looms a pandemic of grief. I’m not talking about the obvious grief associated with mourning the loss of a loved one who dies. I’m talking about the grief caused by more generalized losses. These may include …
How a person responds to disappointments and failed expectations of self and other people greatly determines his or her outlook on life. Maybe we would rather allow our thoughts to focus on whatever brings us happiness or pleasure. Stopping to think, however, about what creates unhappiness and displeasure may be exactly what we need for …