Buried Talent
It was once wisely observed that “Success is not measured by what you are compared to others; success is measured by what you are compared to what you could be.” (Bill Gothard) If you haven’t yet watched the short film “Buried Talent,” please take a look. It illustrates two common problems: One, comparing ourselves to others … and two,...... >Read More
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What Makes You Happy?
As the election results came in this morning I kept thinking of a single line from the Declaration of Independence, you know that part about “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness”? I couldn’t help but wonder who was feeling what this morning.
For some these election results are exactly what they dreamed of, and for others they feel...... >Read More
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The World Series & Faith
Tonight, a new World Series champion may be crowned. Either the San Francisco Giants will win their first World Series title in 56 years, or the Texas Rangers will prolong the series, which currently sits at 3-1 in the Giants' favor. (TSN)
The situation looks bleak for the Texas Rangers right now, but as I read about the series, I... >Read More
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Telling Our Own Stories
I am still trying to decide if identity is a solid, sure thing or if it changes. Do we become different versions of ourselves over time, or does time give us the wisdom to accept who we were all along? Are the new versions simply deeper levels of self acceptance?
I was reading a friend’s blog the other day and... >Read More
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What Do You Believe?
It starts with a series of words and the simple question, “Positive or negative?” Words like family, spirituality, work, religion, Jesus, Buddha, prayer. Positive or negative, what is your experience? What is your story? In Crave: The Documentary author Erwin McManus interviewed people from all walks of life looking for the stories that connect...... >Read More
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Bullying: Silence Kills
I turned on CNN this morning and there was more news of bullying and suicide and it broke my heart. In the past couple of weeks we’ve lost Tyler Clementi, Seth Walsh, Asher Brown, Billy Lucas and earlier this year Phoebe Prince. I wish that was an exhaustive list but there are others. Bullying sometimes gets passed off... >Read More
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Help for when School Sucks
Approximately one in three American college students drops out. That's a scary statistic, and you're likely hoping that you won't become one of those unfortunate ones who end up leaving school before completing your degree.
By now, you've been at college/university for a few weeks. Maybe a trip or two back home, maybe not. Whether it's your first...... >Read More
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Is Work Killing Your Relationships?
Does your career own you? Do household chores keep you from quality... >more
Hey Mom, Can We Talk?
Growing up my Dad always made a point of telling us that... >more