Our lives are shaped by our experiences and our interactions with others. Still, we like to think we are in control of our thoughts, beliefs, and opinions. Since we control our thoughts, we should be able to will ourselves out of depression, anxiety, or despair. Although we may be influenced by external factors, we are... Continue Reading →
Myth #2: Being Good Enough
We live in a society that is constantly reminding us that we are not enough. We are not attractive enough... rich enough... popular enough... smart enough... successful enough... the list goes on. Various media show us glimpses of other people's lives. The illusion that they have it all only serves to reinforce our insecurities. We... Continue Reading →
Christianity: Separating Truth From Myth
We are all too familiar with deception in the world today. Opportunists prey on the vulnerable and are always looking for their next target. Because of phishing scams we have learned to be cautious of phone calls, text messages, and emails. We even have to be wary when the message appears to be from a... Continue Reading →
Lessons Learned: There is Only One God
When looking at the various religions, patterns began to emerge. There are many common aspects between other religions, which accentuates how different God's word is from everything else. Compared with other religions, God's commands stand apart. This clear separation illustrates that there are really only two choices: 1) God and 2) everything else. Satan is... Continue Reading →
Get Out of My Head
I was reminded today of how much our thoughts influence our actions and attitudes. We like to think we single handedly dictate our thoughts, beliefs, and opinions. But the outside voices we hear have a tremendous impact on our thoughts and our hearts. Have you ever had a thought that continued to replay in your... Continue Reading →