Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. – Romans 12:2 It is interesting, this idea of transformation by the renewal of your mind. What does it [...]
Perhaps you have read all of Dallas Willard and Richard Foster’s books on spiritual formation and spiritual practices. The thought of another Bible reading plan sounds unmotivating. How many more times should you ask for prayer about having a deeper prayer life? You have set your New Year’s resolutions related to spiritual disciplines; it’s [...]
Are you struggling with knowing how to forgive? This article will outline eight steps to help you practice and experience true forgiveness. What is forgiveness? The definition of forgiveness is essentially the act of pardoning an offender. In the Bible, the Greek word translated “forgiveness” literally means “to let go”, as when a person [...]
Whether or not you were the spouse who initiated a divorce, you certainly didn’t plan on ending up here when you got married. And when you started your family, you probably did not picture your child ending up with divorced parents. You likely pictured having an intact family, with parents sharing a love that [...]
What does it mean to be a highly sensitive person? Well, for starters, you may repeatedly hear people say things to you such as: “You’re too sensitive” “You need to toughen up” “Grow a thicker skin” “You have to stop wearing your emotions on your sleeve” “Stop taking things so personally” Being a highly [...]
Imagine a handsome man who thinks highly of himself. Wherever he goes, women admire him. But, he looks at them with disdain. One day, he sees his reflection in a pool of water. Spellbound, he’s unable to recognize himself. He falls in love, but one day he realizes he’s in love with himself. Hopeless [...]
“Stop worrying!” “Chill out!” “Relax!” Have you heard these lines repeated enough times that it makes you cringe? The problem is that people with an anxiety disorder can’t just stop worrying or relax – the panic and urgency don’t shut off simply because someone tells them they should. Feelings of anxiety and fear seem to [...]
Relationships are a blessing. As social creatures, humans come with a baked-in hankering for relationships of all sorts. “So God created humanity in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them,” says the early chapters of Genesis. Created in God’s image, we mirror who God [...]
Whether you run your own small to medium-sized business, have a position in upper management for a large corporation, are a pastor of a medium or large-sized church, or consider yourself lower-level personnel, you have most likely encountered organizational dysfunction. World-renowned business thinker and psychoanalyst, Manfred Kets de Vries writes, “In my role as [...]
Any trauma can leave a lasting imprint on your mental and emotional health. Unfortunately, some prolonged trauma is harder to heal since it feels as if the painful memories have taken root deep into your mind, body and soul. Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) can mirror PTSD, but the effects from the condition are [...]
