The Problems with Prayer
There seem to be problems with prayer. And, sometimes, I wonder how good I am at it. But I have a feeling that as long as we keep trying, it… Read More »The Problems with Prayer
Steve Ward
Developing More Empathy
Righteousness is a trait we aspire to, and we normally think of ourselves as good people. But being human, we want what we want and–consciously or unconsciously–we do what we… Read More »Developing More Empathy
The Value of a Crucible Experience
The toughest trial you ever faced may have been one of the most important times of your life. That period when you felt the most pain, the most alone, prepared… Read More »The Value of a Crucible Experience
The Victory in Unconditional Surrender
Surrender is a last resort. It’s something one does when there is no other way out. The battle is lost and, in order to survive, surrender becomes the only choice. But… Read More »The Victory in Unconditional Surrender
Transformation Is Hard
People throw out the word ‘transformation’ way too much, making it little more than jargon. Even me, at times. But it’s a lot easier to talk about transformation than it… Read More »Transformation Is Hard
A Guide for Life Improvement
If you could access life improvement information to find more peace, joy, and purpose–in the way most comfortable to you–by investing a few minutes of your time, would you do… Read More »A Guide for Life Improvement
Serving Others at Work
If we have the heart to serve other people, we can do it anywhere. Even at work. Wait, that doesn’t sound right! Work is for, well, work. There are deadlines… Read More »Serving Others at Work
An Invitation to Experience God
God could get his work on earth done in any number of ways. Amazingly, he often chooses to let us participate in the process. And, when we accept his invitation,… Read More »An Invitation to Experience God
From Positive Thinking to Positive Living
Positive thinking works. At least, it can work, for a while and to a degree. But to turn positive thinking into lasting change–into positive living–we need something more than favorable… Read More »From Positive Thinking to Positive Living
The Meaning of Easter
Easter has a number of meanings and contexts to consider. For example, we loved Easter egg hunts when our kids were growing up. My wife and I would follow the… Read More »The Meaning of Easter