Our choices have consequences. Another way to put that is live so your future self will thank you. I was reminded of that lesson in January when I had to see the doctor. That’s a good start to a story: “A doctor? Someone was hurt... that’s awesome.” (That might just be because I’m a guy and … [Read more...]
The 4 Types of Loneliness Pt2
Last week I discussed a situation that arose between my wife and I in order to teach eight lessons I use for communication. Considering the title of the post was “The 4 Types of Loneliness” it didn’t really make a lot of sense – you’re welcome. It’s now time to get more specifically into the … [Read more...]
The 4 Types of Loneliness Pt1 (8 Communication Tips)
After a particularly rough day, my wife said to me that she feels like a single parent. When I heard that, are you thinking I felt warm and squishy like I was given an emotional hug? You guessed it… wrong. As someone who preaches the importance of self control… it was borderline for me. You know … [Read more...]
Do You Matter?
Last week I had the wonderful privilege of going to Disney for a week with my mom, mother-in-law, sister, wife, and two daughters (ages five and almost three). Being the only male, some guys would call this trip torture, but I actually arranged it. I’m a bit of a girl, so it all worked out. Like … [Read more...]
There Should Be Worse Anxiety Problems in the World (Pt 4)
King Solomon wrote, “The greater my wisdom, the greater my grief. To increase knowledge only increases sorrow.” (Ecc 1:18) That is exactly what I have found as I’ve gotten older and more experienced – the more I know, the harder it is not to be sad and scared for the world. Growing up I remember … [Read more...]
Sometimes It’s Best Not to Get What You Want
The last few weeks I’ve been writing about how the devil can use discouragement to mess with our heads. Another big way he messes with us is to plant doubt that God doesn’t care or even exist. The most likely time we’ll think this is when we pray for something we really want and may even need, but … [Read more...]
Discouragement & a Fun Story
Last week I talked about being discouraged, which is one of the 12 ways the devil can mess with us. The next night both my cars were broken into – good times. Although I’m not sure what you call it when you leave your car unlocked and the person/jerk face/cockroach simply opens your door. Maybe … [Read more...]
How Do You Deal with the Rough Times?
In late October I wrote a blog, “12 Ways the devil can Mess with You”; that’s when things got fun... fun is being used in the sarcastic sense. In that lesson I shared how I have largely overcome the main way the devil messed with me in my younger years (the voice telling me I’m stupid) and how it’s … [Read more...]
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