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, we can experience God in a miraculous way. I had scheduled the meeting with Larry because he worked at an
Positive thinking works. At least, it can work if we adopt it as a mindset such that it improves our ongoing perspective. But to turn positive thinking into lasting change–into positive living–we need something more than fleeting good thoughts. But let’s start with the thinking part. Unfortunately, our thinking often
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 two boys around as they searched. The older brother had the advantage but we would try to keep the number
Should we be authentic at work? Yes, we should always try to retain the essence of who we are. But 100% transparent, all the time, no matter what the situation? Not necessarily. Are you exactly the same person on the job as you are at other times? Me either. It
You sometimes feel insecure, at least in some areas. How do I know? Because you’re human. But did you ever wonder how to be more confident? Being confident has many advantages. It affects how we present ourselves to the world and how well, or how badly, we handle many situations.
Have you ever had that nightmare where you have a test to take but you’re not prepared? It seems like almost everyone has, although the scenarios vary. For me, I have a big exam coming up but I haven’t done the work to be ready. Even worse, I’ve been skipping
In old Western movies, it was easy to tell the good guys from the bad guys. Good guys wore white hats, and bad guys wore black. Simple. In real life, it’s not quite that clear. In fact, it can get pretty complicated. Are people good? Most of us believe we
This article has a simple theme. In fact, here is the entire point in two words: “Do something!” If circumstances, or you, are keeping you from living the kind of life that you want, do something. Do anything, but get into motion. After that, do something else, take a step.
Most of us don’t live in the real world. We think we do, but we don’t. We live in a story. Actually, a collection of stories. When we finally recognize that is the case, we can begin to change everything. What is your story? “According to research in narrative psychology,
I have a relentless desire to plan out my future. I actually think I’m pretty good at it (insert pride here). In fact, I’m so good (insert more pride), I sometimes try to plan for the people around me too. But every once in a while it hits me: am
It seems too easy. Pick up a book, learn a few things, and improve your life. Does self-help work? A lot of people think that is does, and this interest fuels a $10 billion market for motivational self-improvement programs and products. “One-third to one-half of Americans have purchased a self-help
There are over 150 million blogs on the internet, and a new blog is created every half a second. Why in the world would someone want to create another one? Yet blogging, websites, and social media have become widely accepted forms of communication and ministry. Some of you, or people
Some things, I am better writing about than doing. One of those is living in the moment. Real life happens in the present–not the past, not the future–yet, we remain consumed with one and worried about the other. We throw away much of the enjoyment of life, one moment at
Business leaders sometimes have a compulsion to be decisive–to just do something! Sometimes, though, it’s best to wait. More often than many think, waiting can be a good business strategy, if we learn when to make that choice wisely. But when is that? When there is not a compelling reason
A business leader’s job includes making decisions. In some situations, the best decision is to wait. Being decisive is a good trait, when accompanied by wisdom. Taking a risk, in the right situation, can be courageous and appropriate. Sometimes, the wisest and most courageous choice is to wait. “Waiting is
I am not a naturally thankful person. I tend to be pragmatic and works-oriented, and I pride myself on looking forward, often sacrificing living in the moment to plan for and work on the future. And, at first, writing about “giving thanks” at Thanksgiving seemed overdone, even unimaginative. But the
It is the most important–and controversial–event in history. This incident has changed the lives of millions, yet others pay it little attention. This is the last of a STEPS Journey Blog series that examines four questions critical to how we form our worldview. We have talked about the Bible, God,
Who is Jesus? This question forms another key building block in our worldview. And it’s a question we cannot avoid if we truly search for truth. In the last two Next Right STEPS Blog articles, we talked about if the Bible is true and how we can know that God
Do you think God is real? Or is he a product of centuries of built-up mythology? Or perhaps a talisman that fearful or unsophisticated people grab onto when they can’t deal with the fears and pressures of life? In the last STEPS Journey Blog article, we talked about how all
You have a worldview, whether you realize it or not. It affects what is important to you and what you deem trivial. It is the foundation for your character, and it shapes who you become. It also serves as a compass to guide you along the journey of life. As
