The Art of Getting Older
This past Saturday was just another day. Except for the part about me turning 60. For months, I had been waiting for this to turn into a big occasion, but… Read More »The Art of Getting Older
Steve Ward
An Invisible God
Some people ask, “How am I supposed to believe in an invisible God?” My answer would be, “Who told you that he was invisible?” “So we fix our eyes not… Read More »An Invisible God
How to Handle the Election
We have just endured one of the most vicious and controversial Presidential elections in history. Unfortunately, the two sides are not handling it well. One is happy, the other sad… Read More »How to Handle the Election
Finding Purpose at Work
Is finding purpose at work a realistic goal? For many of us, that aspiration seems hazy at best, and far-fetched most of the time. But in the last STEPS Journey… Read More »Finding Purpose at Work
God in the Workplace
It took me a long time to even consider the notion of God in the workplace. In my late thirties, I started (sort of) getting more into the church thing.… Read More »God in the Workplace
Facing a Midlife Crisis
Virtually every family I know has issues and problems. They have had good lives and built happy families. Most would say that, overall, they have been very blessed. But, sometime… Read More »Facing a Midlife Crisis
The Practicality of Spirituality
Talking about the ‘practicality of spirituality’ sounds like an oxymoron. Practicality deals with facts rather than ideas, and spirituality is about the unseen aspects of faith. Does that make those… Read More »The Practicality of Spirituality
Investing in Relationships
We are designed to live in relationship with others. Why don’t we always act that way? This comes less naturally to many men than for women. We have acquaintances, maybe… Read More »Investing in Relationships
Nonrandom Acts of Kindness
Acts of kindness, the ones that really matter, are anything but random. If something is random, that means it occurred by chance or without reason. But kindness is when we… Read More »Nonrandom Acts of Kindness
Getting in Touch With Our Feelings
Getting in touch with our feelings can be a good thing. As long as we don’t always trust them. Overall, self-awareness is a useful trait to develop, and paying attention… Read More »Getting in Touch With Our Feelings