Every now and then, an idea explodes through our collective consciences, challenging our notions about how life works. It happened in the fifteenth century when Galileo argued that the earth was round. It happened in the eighteenth century when upstarts in North America decided they wanted to govern themselves. And I hope, for some of [...]

Afraid Of Failure

Do you try to be the best at everything? We all set goals and get disappointed when we don’t achieve them. But we are more than our achievements and failures. Do you base your identity on how much you achieve or fail? Related: Do You Know Your Purpose In Life?

Why Was I Created?

Failing a midterm, not getting the job, losing the love of your life. These are all failures in today culture.  All these things can send you into a tailspin and make you question your identity. Why do we fail? Related: What Is My Purpose In Life?

Like a lifeline, prayer reaches from our hearts directly to the heart of God.  Yet sometimes we fail to even notice its absence from our lives.  Is prayer saying certain words or following a formula?  How do we embrace prayer as a vital part of our spiritual walk with God?  Learn more about prayer by taking [...]

As believers in Jesus Christ, we have been “commissioned”; that is, we have been given the privilege of being part of sharing the Gospel with the world! What an amazing responsibility but how on earth are we to go about doing this awesome task? Has he really entrusted this to people who’ve been known to [...]

How do you feel about the holidays? Are they difficult ones for you as a single? Or do you look forward to them with excited anticipation? Whichever emotion is attached to the holidays for you, or something on the spectrum in between, I’d like to offer an encouragement to focus on something and someone beyond [...]

I have been going out with a girl for the past two months. Mentally and spiritually, she is great. The only “drawback” about her is she does not know how to dress . . . in short, very poor personal grooming. She works as a primary school teacher. How do I tell her to put [...]

13 Tough Questions I ask myself before the mirror, and hopefully another person: 1. Have I been honest with myself and those who care enough to ask how I really am? 2. How long has it been since I have done something spontaneous and fun, either alone or with those I love? 3. Am I [...]

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(Mis)Communicating with Johnny Hillar

“Hello? HELLO!?” Feeling like you’re not being heard can be intensely frustrating, whether you’re dealing with tech support on the phone or your spouse in person. Playright George Bernard Shaw once said “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” This video illustrates an excellent example of how communication [...]

I just found an article you wrote on budgeting. You said to spend no more than 33% of your after-taxed salary on housing. I have to find an apartment and live on my own. I never had to do that before. I am struggling with a budget and not knowing what I can really afford [...]