There are two main ways you can interpret the Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer movie and carol. There’s the way my wife, Alyshia, interprets the song... you know, the normal way... or you can interpret it the way I do, which is the way that screws you up for life. The other day the song came up … [Read more...]
My Top 5 Christmas Albums
I’ve been spoiled with finding some great Christmas music. Every year for the past fifteen years I’ve picked up a new Christmas album or two... or five. I’ve accumulated some great stuff... and a few embarrassing ones; Hilary Duff Christmas? Ouch. I must have been lonely. Last weekend I found … [Read more...]
We need to treat people like dogs
When I say that we should treat people like dogs I don’t mean we should greet people by scratching behind their ears or rub their bellies... although that would get some funny reactions, “Hello officer... who’s a good boy?” What I am saying is if we treat people like dogs we might be better at … [Read more...]
How to End War & Domestic Fights
Ending war is a lot like ending conflict with a spouse, which is very different than stopping a bully. In the typical bully situation, the victim needs to stand up to the bully to show he or she isn’t afraid and will do what it takes to stand his or her ground. What this means changes in the … [Read more...]
A Trick to Reduce Anger
We all have moments where we get angry... if we’re sane. Anger is a healthy emotion that’s a gift to protect ourselves and those we love when there’s a threat. The problem is when we forget that emotions need to be guarded by logic. Emotions are wonderful, but when left on their own they can … [Read more...]
A trick to check your sanity
It’s said that cleanliness is next to godliness, but cleanliness is really an indication of your sanity. If you want to add stress to your life, add clutter. If you want to look like you have no self esteem, and who doesn’t, stop showering and cleaning your clothes. In Malcom Gladwell’s book … [Read more...]
God doesn’t care about your dreams
*This post answers a question I was given Let me begin by saying that I hope I’m wrong, but from my experience God doesn’t care about our dreams. Looking at Bible stories, I don’t see Moses dreaming as a kid to be kicked out of the royal palace and leading a very whiney group of people through … [Read more...]
Do people need to go to church?
A common question that’s asked, typically to justify not going to church, is ‘do you really need to go to church?’ When people hear that I’m an ordained pastor related statements get said like (feeling unnecessary guilt person): “I used to go to church all the time... my parents still go... I try … [Read more...]
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