If you’re serious about growing — Question: Is your spiritual growth more dependent upon your effort or God’s power? I recently interviewed Dr. Ken Baugh, the author of Unhindered Abundance, and his answer may surprise you. Where does spiritual power come from? For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. (Philippians 2:13…

Should Christians use them? — Positive affirmations can motivate, encourage, and help you live a healthier, happier, and better life. But is it okay for Christians to use them? The answer is ABSOLUTELY, but there’s a hitch. Affirmations re-program your brain The more you think about something, the stronger it grows in your brain. And the stronger it grows…

Spiritual growth comes in many ways — I love the summer. The chill leaves my body, and the last shade of orange fills the sky until 9:00 p.m. It’s a season of colorful parades, chirping cicadas, family picnics, and a time to slow down. Freedom comes with the advent of summer. Freedom to step away from my…

You reap the results of your thoughts — There’s more written in the Bible about using your mind, about “thinking,” than you may realize. This shouldn’t be surprising; the Creator of the Universe knows that your thoughts determine every facet of your life. After reading Dr. Carolyn Leaf’s book, Switch On Your Brain, I grew even more convinced…

The answer in 5 steps — Relationships are precious and hard-earned, and one of the most destructive things you can do to your reputation is break a promise. When you break a promise, chances are you’ll disappoint someone else. You may also feel guilty and uncomfortable with your decision. …

Even when breaking up is hard to do — Sometimes the best thing to do is break up with your commitments. But how do you know if it’s the right thing to do? Glassy-eyed, my friend Mark stared at me from across the table, “I’m overwhelmed. I have too much to do. I can’t sleep, and I’m beyond frustrated…