A Healthy Self-Awareness
What was so important about the concept of self-awareness that it prompted Socrates to implore us to “Know thyself” and to declare that “the unexamined life is not worth living”?… Read More »A Healthy Self-Awareness
Steve Ward
The Value of Everyday Empathy
What would happen if you did one thing every day to reach out to someone else? Showing empathy, love, or forgiveness is a decision we can make, not just an… Read More »The Value of Everyday Empathy
The Big Picture of God at Work
Did you ever feel like you had gotten a glimpse of God at work? God could execute his plan for humanity in any number of ways. Amazingly, he has chosen… Read More »The Big Picture of God at Work
What Does “Unmanageable” Look Like?
Featuring a STEPS Story by Barbara S Note: This article is one of a series of STEPS Stories, which means it was created by and refers to someone else, not… Read More »What Does “Unmanageable” Look Like?
Doesn’t That Change Everything?
Did you ever feel you were at a fork in the road, and that the path you chose might change your life, perhaps forever? “Two roads diverged in a wood,… Read More »Doesn’t That Change Everything?
How to Live One Day at a Time
How would you like to improve your life? To change your life, you have to adjust how you live. That’s daunting if you focus on having to do something different… Read More »How to Live One Day at a Time
A Smack in the Face
Featuring a STEPS Story by Dave M. Author’s Note: This article is one of a series of STEPS Stories, which means it was written by and refers to someone else,… Read More »A Smack in the Face
What We Learn From Those in the Service
What do you think when you see someone in the armed forces walking through an airport? It makes an impact on me, and sometimes I pause to wonder about their… Read More »What We Learn From Those in the Service
Which is Better: Progress Versus Perfection?
We all want perfection, right? But is it realistic to aim for perfection? Is it even desirable? Setting high goals does help us strive toward excellence, and it honors God… Read More »Which is Better: Progress Versus Perfection?
What Is Empathy? Do You Care?
Do you care about empathy? (Hint: Yes, this is a trick question.) Before you answer, consider how you unconsciously think about the word “empathy.” Does it seem like “touchy feely”… Read More »What Is Empathy? Do You Care?