Category: Advice
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The Weight of the World vs. the Weight of Glory
A simple reminder of the unshakable hope the Christian has in God’s promises.
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Can Christians have a sense of humor?
Can Christians have a sense of humor? Is it OK to have fun and be light-hearted as a Christian, even amidst the seriousness of living out the Gospel? This is something I’ve been thinking about, as I love to laugh, be silly and spread humor and “ridiculum.” It gives me great joy to discover or…
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Thinking Biblically (To Emote or to Reason)
“We are living in a time where people hear with their eyes and think with their feelings.” – Ravi Zacharias In a social media-driven world, how we communicate and think has been turned on its head from ages gone by. Somewhere along the way, we’ve lost not only some valuable interpersonal skills, but our ability…
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Theology of Gratitude
Gratitude isn’t just a seasonal feeling, it’s a spiritual posture. Thanksgiving flows from a heart aligned with God’s will, not from circumstances that always make sense. The theology of gratitude, then, is more than a topic—it’s an invitation to live every day aware of God’s goodness, faithfulness, and presence.
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An Easy Way to Make Your Boss Happy
Want to know an easy way to make your boss happy? Keep reading! When the boss is happy, he is easier to get along with, she may treat you better, and you may even find yourself getting promoted sooner. What is not to like? I recently learned a trick that goes a long way in…
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To My Friends Who Vote Differently Than I Do: Election Thoughts
This post has been updated 1/3/24. It was originally published on 11/5/2018. With a big election year upon us, I wanted to send out a feeler into the world. Is there still a chance to value people over politics? I think there is. Allow me to explain. These are my thoughts on how to handle…
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When Is It Time to Replace Running Shoes? (A Personal Account)
When is it time to replace running shoes? Sometimes I can be slow to internalize things. I might need to learn a lesson a few times before it gets through my skull and into my decision-making process. Pair that quality with a frugal mindset and a hesitation to spend money on myself, and you have…
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Unpacking a Piece of the Most Important Commandment (If You Don’t MIND)
What is the most important commandment of Jesus Christ? In our Lord’s own words, when answering a Pharisee trying to entrap Him, was: “And He said to him, “‘YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’” – Matthew 22:37 Many Christians can…
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13 Obvious Facts, About Which There Can Be No Dispute
Here are 13 obvious facts, about which there can be no dispute! With tongue in cheek, here we go. The correct way to hang a roll of toilet paper is with the paper facing out. Everybody knows this. When telling a story, if you find yourself without a suitable ending, just say, “So … yeah.”…
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On Memorizing Scripture (My first ever vlog!)
I’ve always had a tricky relationship with memorizing Scripture. Have you? On one hand, I know it is a good idea. I’ve been immensely benefitted by the verses I have memorized. On the other hand, it is hard to do. I have often lacked the discipline, or perhaps also the right tactics for doing it.…
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Productivity Tips From a Recovering Perfectionist: Reminders About Productivity
Let’s look at some productivity tips I’ve learned the hard way as a recovering perfectionist. I tend to be too hard on myself when I think I haven’t gotten enough done on a particular day. Can you relate? Especially on a day off. I have grand visions of checking things off a long, aggressive to-do…
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Why is the Christian Walk Like Running? (Encouragement to Runners and Christians)
Why is the Christian walk like running? This is meant to be an encouragement to runners and Christians! The New Testament’s analogy of running to the Christian walk has become more poignant as I have reignited my love for running in the last year. As I wrote in a recent post, I am all fired…
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On (Almost) Reaching a Long-Held Running Goal
If you’re the type of person that would set a running goal, this story is for you. It’s about how I set an aggressive running goal, and *almost* made it. If you like to run, but don’t consider yourself a “serious runner” (whatever that means) or haven’t achieved your running goals, I hope this story…
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Mythbusters: You Can Do It All (Realistic Productivity)
Maybe I’m not the only one who perpetually thinks I can write a to-do list in the morning, and get it all done before bed. Have you, like me, been plagued with the reality that it is rarely the case? If so, join me in looking at a more realistic productivity. As an eternal optimist,…
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You Can Do More Than You Think You Can
“There is no man living that can not do more than he thinks he can.” – Henry Ford I’ll agree with ol’ Henry on that. When it comes to getting things accomplished, I’ve found that sometimes, through a variety of means, I sell myself short and convince myself of a level of achievement that is…
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I’m Sorry, You Apologized for WHAT?? A Brief Look at Our Over-Apologizing Culture
Originally published 12/15/17. Updated 1/2/21. I can’t tell you how it started. I can tell you that once I noticed it, it was everywhere and impossible to ignore. The overuse of “I’m sorry.” I was formerly a power-user of the phrase, and I read an article a few years back exploring the folly of its…
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Understanding Introverts: A lesser known fact or two
Ever get frustrated with the people in your life who are slower to react verbally or seem to be less excited about being social? It is likely they are introverts, and their behavior comes naturally and honestly. Here is a look at what makes introverts tick.
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The Cure for Jealousy
I’ve discovered the cure for jealousy. Not that I should take credit for it, because it’s been around a long time. But I discovered it, and it’s made a world of difference in my life. The catch is, that it’s only applicable to those who hold the Bible as authoritative, i.e., hold it to be…