Creating a New STEPS Ministry
In 8 weeks, I will come to the end of something I have been doing for 38 years. I will leave the company I have worked at for nearly two-thirds… Read More »Creating a New STEPS Ministry
Steve Ward
Prevention Can Be Learned
It’s a tragic fact that people we all know—friends, coworkers, employees, spouses, kids—will suffer from addiction at some point during their lives. Unless they do something about it first. … Read More »Prevention Can Be Learned
The Paradigm of Praise
Things are not going so well right now. Recently, my son suffered a setback, my wife had trials, I faced disappointment, and our family’s finances took some shots. Even though… Read More »The Paradigm of Praise
Choosing What’s Important
How do we go about choosing what’s important? Something is important when it has worth, value, or meaning. It may be of huge significance, but simple things can also be… Read More »Choosing What’s Important
How to Stop Doing and Start Living
You’ve seen enough TED Talks to know there are things you can do to live more effectively. If fact, you may utilize some of those approaches now, at least the… Read More »How to Stop Doing and Start Living
How to Live Right
These days, life seems so complicated. Challenging, often overwhelming, sometimes paralyzing. More than ever before, modern times are besieged by clutter. A debilitating torrent of information and endless options and… Read More »How to Live Right
A Course in Real Life
In elementary school, we are taught things like reading, writing, and arithmetic. Later, we move on to subjects such as geography, biology, and literature. And in college, we study areas… Read More »A Course in Real Life
Life Enhancement and Prevention Program for Organizational Wellness
For a few moments, pretend you are the CEO of a company, and the following people work for you: Dan is an alcoholic but doesn’t know it. He drinks every night… Read More »Life Enhancement and Prevention Program for Organizational Wellness
Breaking the Cycle of Self-Destruction
There are millions of people who feel they are hopelessly trapped in self-destructive habits. Those locked in negative behavior patterns are often in denial about their problems, or they don’t… Read More »Breaking the Cycle of Self-Destruction
Facing the Opiod Epidemic
Your son did it when he got hurt playing football. So did your niece when she had her wisdom teeth removed. In fact, you did it when you injured your… Read More »Facing the Opiod Epidemic