Most of us have heard the passage "Judge not, lest ye be judged." But have we given that teaching the attention it deserves? Do we really know what is meant by judge? Perhaps there are types and degrees of judging others? … [Read more...]
How the Fear of Change Can Lead to Violence
As the saying goes, change is inevitable. We all know deep down that the one constant in life is change, in one form or another. Ironically, just because we know that it's inevitable, it doesn't mean we ever really get used to it. … [Read more...]
Faith Can Help Us Overcome Fear
We all know what it's like to be afraid of something. Even though we know that fear is a perfectly normal reaction that gives our body the alert to be careful, it doesn't make it any less uncomfortable or, unwelcome. So is there anything we can do about fear? … [Read more...]
When the Facade Falls Away
There are no shortage of opinions these days. Give someone a soapbox from which to espouse their views and we'll never hear the end of them. Social media has given us this soapbox and it's been a terrifying enlightening experience...to say the least. … [Read more...]
Don’t Try to Fill Every Moment
It's so important to take care of yourself, especially during these trying times. Too often, we feel like we need to always be doing something or thinking about something. We rarely give our mind, or our body, a chance to rest. … [Read more...]
How to Spot a Hater
Haters have always been among us, but doesn't it seem like there are a lot more of them lately? I don't know if there are more haters, or just that for various reasons, they're feeling emboldened enough to crawl out of the woodwork. … [Read more...]