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Effective prayers
Do you sometimes forget to pray, or not know where to start or how to go about it when you do remember? It takes a while for prayer to become a habit, but it’s one that’s... »
The bridge
I’d just arrived in the port city of Tampico, Mexico, and I was being shown around the townhouse our volunteer work would be based out of. It is located fairly close to t... »
Sand between my toes
The small card fell out of a pile of papers. It was an old photograph, nothing special, a tiny fishing boat crossing a calm ocean underneath a blue sky. I don’t know how... »
Be an icon
The Greek word translated as “image” in most English versions of the Bible is eikon, from which we also get “icon.” It is used in the Bible both literally [See Matthew 22... »
Walking with God
Perhaps you prefer to walk in the early morning, like Jesus who rose a “great while before day and went into a solitary place to pray.”[Mark 1:35] Or maybe you enjoy walk... »
Constant companion
I want to be a very present companion, counselor, and help to you—not merely someone you know of, or someone you met once but rarely think about or talk to, or even an ad... »
Gaining control
Self-control is the ninth fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22–23. Though it’s listed last, it’s clearly an important one. It takes a lot of self-control to manif... »
The laundry basket
A while back I read some tips on how to get along with people: Speak cheerfully. Smile. Address people by name. Be friendly and helpful. Communicate openly. Be concerned... »
Take me to your master!
Children—and many adults, including this one—love the story of Aladdin. Adventure, magical artifacts, good versus evil, and the ultimate success story of a beggar boy bei... »
Self-control—the liberating fruit
The secret to building self-control is to yield our lives to God and let His Holy Spirit guide our thoughts, our actions and our life. “Don’t copy the behavior and custom... »
The positive mindset
During a recent course I took on counseling, my classmates and I were exploring the topic of negative self-talk, and it quickly became obvious this bad habit had served a... »
Time management tips
When my boss agreed to let me start working from home, I was excited about the prospect and confident that I could do an even better job than working at the office, but h... »