A few days ago I had the opportunity to talk with someone about his inner craving and desire to engage in behavior that we know of and call an addiction. As we talked about how the past two weeks were for him, we validated and affirmed the actions he had taken to create safety and peace for his … More Arriving Safely

“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things I can, And the wisdom to know the difference” – Reinhold Niebuhr This Holiday season many of us will be traveling to places near and far to spend some quality time with our family and friends. We’ll leave or … More Staying Off The Drama Train This Holiday Season

The origin of the word English word Gratitude has its roots in the Greek word Charis, which means “that which causes joy, pleasure and delight in the recipient or the observer and an appreciation for a kindness.”   I’ll sometimes encourage people to create a gratitude list, sometimes when they feel they have little or nothing to be … More And What’s On Your Gratitude List?

As you could imagine, I am writing this on a Saturday morning in the Fall and College Football is awaiting. I just returned from a morning workout and for the second time in as many weeks the following thoughts came to mind, so without letting one more week pass again, here they are. As I … More Today is Gameday™, but then, isn’t everyday Gameday?

In a counseling session today, someone mentioned her sponsor gave her the assignment to come up with a personal list of affirmations that begin with each letter of the alphabet, A – Z. She mentioned that initially, it was hard for her to do, but she came up with the list, and reported one that … More Positive Affirmations: The A-B-C Challenge

(For more help with managing emotions see “Changing your Mind with the Wheel of Awareness!”) Please use these charts to help you to identify what emotions and feelings you are experiencing at any given time.  Knowing what you feel is validating in and of itself and being able to communicate what you are feeling to … More Emotions and Feelings Charts

“Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.’ – Acts 27:23 – 24 (TNIV) “Once safely on shore, we … More Purpose

Today in church we were challenged to not be like the members of the church in Laodicea (Revelation 3:14 – 21), which were described as being “lukewarm” in their actions with others, versus being hot nor cold. As I listened to our Pastor, the six words in the title of this post, and a host of … More Radical Death, Radical Life, Radical Love

“He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord” – Proverbs 18:22 I love my wife and I am certainly glad that she loves me!  Coming up on 25 years of marriage with her, I can attest to how the above-mentioned scripture rings true in my life and in … More If I knew then what I know now…

“The Father (Daddy) of a righteous man (Gabriel) has great joy; He (Daddy) who has a wise son (Gabriel) delights in him” – Proverbs 23:24 (TNIV) Today is my son’s 16th birthday and the verse printed above has been hanging in his room (and in my closet) for the past 7 years.  He has truly … More Bless Someone Today