Comparing yourself to others is a reliable way to reduce your confidence, motivation, and self-esteem. It must be natural to make these types of comparisons, because nearly everyone does it. However, that doesn’t mean it’s a good move. If you want to become the best...

Many people want more out of life, not just thrills and money but something more rewarding, something more profound that is found deep inside and something that is intimate and strangely invigorating.  Having a relationship with God, really wanting Him to squeeze out...

Let’s just go ahead and say the quiet part out loud. Sometimes you can love Jesus… and still be completely over it. Over the struggle.Over the waiting.Over the praying for the same thing.Over the “lessons,” the refining, the character development, the stretching, the...

The law of averages is a theory where the result of a situation will end up being the average of all possible outcomes. I believe this is where Jim Rohn got his famous quote of “You’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”...

Do you ever experience fear due to the numerous upheavals occurring all around us? In a world fraught with uncertainty and fear, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the barrage of troubling events and circumstances. From natural disasters to global conflicts,...

Here’s something we don’t always admit out loud: trusting God sounds beautiful… until you actually have to do it. It’s cute on a coffee mug. It looks inspiring on Instagram. But in real life? Trusting God can feel like standing on the edge of a cliff saying, “Okay...

A positive delusion could be viewed as merely a very positive attitude. Now, you might think that’s just being inaccurate and lying to yourself. You might be right, but the science is clear on this matter. Studies have shown that people who overestimate their skills,...

How to Surrender to God Without Losing Your Mind Let’s just admit it upfront:“Surrender to God” is one of those beautiful Christian phrases that sounds holy… until you actually try to do it in real life. Because surrender sounds peaceful.But it often feels like:“Hey...

Difficulties give me an opportunity to exercise my focus and determination. During trying times I concentrate on maintaining a calm soul. This approach helps me to conquer the challenges that face me.  I avoid being reactive to difficult situations that catch me off...

Friendships are a source of both joy and heartache. Women have a greater need for friendships than men do. Our friendships run deeper. Men like to “do things” with friends. Women want to “know things” about each other. We like to do things together too, like shopping,...