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There is an important life skill that many of us can improve. We know how to talk–but not how to have good conversation. So, why is this so important? When you love someone, how do you express it? Most often, it is through conversation. When you forgive, or show compassion

Are you a planner or a take-life-as-it-comes type person? Either way, there are things you can do to find your life calling. Establish a Life Plan God will lead us toward our calling, and it’s okay for us to use the capabilities he gave us to plan our direction as

One of the most critical variables in your life is what you do with what you are given―good or bad. There is more than one way to find your life calling, and we will talk about two more techniques here. How you handle the talents you are given and the

You can find your calling, and by so doing discover what you are meant to do with your life. You could unearth a previously unrealized direction, or you may more simply find a project that adds new purpose to your life. Or, you might discover that your search for calling

Your life is the sum of each of your days. Each and every day, you decide how to spend much of your time, and you select the thoughts and attitudes you will encourage. How will you live today? Plan A: Too early this morning, the alarm went off, and I

We all need hope. In fact, we yearn for it, though we sometimes don’t recognize what may be missing from our lives. In good times, the future seems bright for a while and worries retreat into the background. But when trials and troubles come, our optimistic outlook fades, and we

You are part of the STEPS Journey, simply by following the blog, sharing it with people you know, and getting the book for yourself and your friends. I humbly and sincerely appreciate your support. Now, it’s time to take the next steps in what I hope will be a life-long

What if you knew you could achieve your life purpose? What if you could do it today? Last Wednesday was my birthday, and it seems like those are coming faster and faster in recent years. My wife asked me if I had been thinking much about getting older. I considered

Can a book change your life? Yes, at least it can play a part in your journey of learning and growth. But there is a catch–you have to actually apply what you learned. Tens of billions of dollars are spent every year on books, education, and programs about self improvement,

You have a story. Are you willing to tell it? Our lives are a book filled with stories of the victories, setbacks, relationships, and special moments that we experience. When we convey those stories to others, often those people can identify with them and benefit from the life lessons we

I don’t want to write this–but I can’t get it off my mind … We are not looking forward to tomorrow, and it will not be a normal Saturday. We won’t be concentrating on college football, even though there are some huge games. We probably won’t pay attention to the

Think about a situation you are greatly worried about—now, imagine setting that worry aside, letting it go, leaving you calm and at peace. Now, think of a tough decision you have been putting off, rationalizing that procrastination was preferable to making a hard choice— then, think how good it will

The word “religion” is mentioned only a few times in the Bible; almost all of them are negative. Jesus’ harshest words were aimed at the leaders of the religious community. Many of the world’s most dramatic atrocities were performed in the name of religion, including the Inquisition, Crusades, and Holocaust.

We have all watched, mesmerized, as ever-expanding ripples roll across the water. Even a small pebble could have started it all, but the ripples continue reaching outward long after the pebble has disappeared into the water.  Sometimes, even the smallest action can have far-reaching effects. A kind word or a

Every day, we make dozens of decision decisions about, “What do I do next?” “Do I finish that work project or spend quality time with the family?” “Should I pay the bills, visit with friends, or relax and watch TV?” “Do I start on that church service project, get some

How do we live so each day has purpose, rather than becoming “just another day?” God has some ideas about how we should live along our daily journey. In fact, there are some specific things he has asked us to look after while we are here on earth. Unfortunately, we

Twelve Step principles are extremely useful when we have problems and issues–Can they also help us in the routine, day-to-day aspects of our lives? The two most recent STEPS Journey Blog posts discussed how we can apply these concepts to managing money wisely and improving our family relationships. This article

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST VERSION WATCH A 1-MINUTE SUMMARY VIDEO Powered by youtube embed code generator and how to get around gamstop Do you communicate effectively with your family? Do you ever hurt those closest to you? Do you want to have better family relationships? If you are like most

Money controls many of us–does it control you? One of the toughest challenges many of us face is surrendering our finances to God. Often, our preoccupation with money negatively affects both our spiritual and emotional well-being. For my wife and me, surrendering our family finances to God has been a

You can add value to the lives of others with just a few minutes of your time. Can you please help? To improve this STEPS Journey Blog and the LifeImprovementSteps.com website, I would appreciate your feedback on the questions below. You can send me your input by using the Next