Trying to Achieve Perfection

Is it possible to achieve perfection? Lisana thought if she worked harder and studied longer that she could be perfect, but it was never enough.  Are you trying everything in your power to achieve perfection but you can’t? Where do you go when you get to the end of your strength? Related: Discover your purpose

If 99.9 percent is good enough, then Two million documents will be lost by the IRS this year. 811,000 faulty rolls of 35 mm. film will be loaded this year. 22,000 checks will be deducted from the wrong bank accounts in the next 60 minutes. 1,314 phone calls will be misplaced by telecommunication services every [...]

Motherhood

Nothing is more humbling than when you become a parent and you realize you don’t have all the answers. When you are a parent you learn a lot about your own human weakness and strengths. Nothing will grow you more than parenting a child.  But what happens when you can’t achieve perfection, when you do [...]

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Thirst: What Are You Thirsting For?

Many people thirst for meaning in life. Do you strive for popularity and acceptance? Are you longing to belong? We’re often reminded of what we lack when we search for our self-worth in others. A thirst for love and intimacy is often behind that search. Trying to satisfy our thirst can be difficult. Striving for perfection [...]

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 [...]

I met this guy on a chat room on Valentine’s day this year. He is six years older than me (I am 15 years old). We got to know each other really well and we progressed to talking on the phone. We have now fallen in love with each other. We are meeting next Valentine’s [...]

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Good, Better, Best

#1 Dad/Boss/Teacher. Best Mom/Nurse/Preacher. Every year, thousands of mugs, t-shirts, and caps are printed with similar confidence-boosters to let someone know that they are valued. And, as cliché as it seems, being “the best” in something positively affects our esteem in more ways than one. From a tender age of 10, Pete Brisco (preacher for Telling [...]

What does holiness look like? Do images of bunned hair, long skirts and black stockings pop into your mind?  Is it a list of do’s and don’ts such as no smoking, drinking and dancing? To some people, it means an unattainable perfection – one will never measure up to the standard.  Others identify with the [...]

Does my presence as a father really make a difference in my son’s life? Dennis: Yes it does. In fact, a father’s involvement in the family is a key social issue today. It’s a much bigger deal than, for example, the national debt. The major problem facing America isn’t in Washington, D.C. It is in [...]

Fins are in! The fruit of the sea can be a wonderful addition to a well-balanced diet. Fish is a great lower-fat protein alternative and the diversity of seafood could keep menu planners going for months. But before you head to the market, check out these fishy tips: Saltwater fish (such as cod and flounder) [...]