Death
This was written by Alan in his Religion 100 class at UBC in 1974 before he had any symptoms of his head problems, or possibility of death. He was about 19 when he wrote this. ~ Ed Becker (Alan's father)
For me, death is of little importance. This is because of my Christian beliefs. Since Christ conquered death on the... >Read More
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Home Alone for the Holidays
Christmas, they tell us, is 'the most wonderful time of the year'. What they don't tell us is what we're supposed to do when it isn't. As the cards and carols like to remind us, Christmas is a time for families and togetherness, peace and well being for all. If only the problems in life paid more attention... >Read More
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Redefining Success
In 1977, I thought I was successful. I owned 50 percent of a successful business, had a PhD and was married with three children. I believed I had accomplished this all through my own capability and wisdom. I thought I could accomplish anything if I just tried hard enough. My knowledge, strength of will, college degrees and business... >Read More
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Increasing my Capacity for Leadership
I thought I had come up with the formula for managing stress. I even taught it at stress management seminars. But it wasn’t until I found true risk-free security that I knew how to battle stress for good.
Conquering things beyond my ability has always been a part of who I am. At 8 years old, I was already operating... >Read More
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Discover Purpose
Take a look at your life. How would you describe it? Contented? Rushed? Exciting? Stressful? Moving forward?
Holding back? For many of us it’s all of the above at times. There are things we dream of doing one day, and there are things we wish we could forget. In the Bible, it says that Jesus came to make all things new. What... >Read More
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Battle Stress—and Win
It is evident that stress is an inevitable part of life. How... >more
The Moon Is Not Enough
I volunteered for the space program for the thrill of adventure. Believe... >more