I grew up as a Southern Baptist, and the recent decision by the SBC is personal to me. In 1980, I was ordained to the ministry by a Southern Baptist Church in Richmond, VA, where I grew up. At the time, that was not an easy accomplishment because the head of the Richmond Baptist Association
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Your emotions are a gift. They allow you to experience beauty, depth, connection, joy, and even the heartbreak that come with being human. Life without feelings would be empty and dull. Our emotions help us celebrate meaningful moments, connect deeply with others, and sometimes even alert us when something in our lives needs attention or
Read MoreDid you know you can manage your thinking habits? Most of our thoughts are actually thinking habits and you can redirect them. This video contains some ancient wisdom from the Apostle Paul in the Bible.
Read MoreHere is a mindset secret called “Flip the Script.”
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Every New Year’s Day, people focus on improving their health by going on a diet, getting back to the gym, etc. There’s nothing wrong with any of that. Most of us would do well to up our game when it comes to our physical health. However, have you ever considered that what you think and
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Get Off the People Pleasing Train! Are you a people pleaser? Well, honestly, I can raise my hand on this one and say “yes” more times in my life than I would like to admit. I grew up in the South and the whole idea of hospitality and people pleasing seemed to be one and
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In our fast-paced world it is easy to glorify being “busy” and a simple “no” seems like some kind of lost art or skill. Too often we find ourselves overcommitted and overwhelmed, trying to juggle multiple obligations at the same time – so saying “no” may feel like giving in or being weak or selfish
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In our crazy and often chaotic world finding joy or having joy seems like an unattainable goal. Yet joy does not have to be illusive or some distant dream! It can be found through our intentional choices and positivity. From the small pleasures of everyday life to the profound moments that take your breath away;
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The best way to achieve any kind of success is to take action. It doesn’t matter about the area or the topic. It reminds me of the law of physics. An object in motion stays in motion. If you are in motion, you have a greater chance of reaching your destination or goal. When you
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Who likes problems or challenges in life? If we are to be honest, we don’t like them very much. It’s very natural to view them as our adversaries. However, much like resistance training with weights that can build muscle so challenges in life can make us stronger and more resilient too. What if we could
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