The Problem With Other People

The Problem With Other People

Introduction   I once had a professor who proudly proclaimed that his life was perfect, except for all the other people.  This is a sentiment that is widely shared today.  “If everyone else was just like me or if I were alone, everything would be...
Undivided Focus

Undivided Focus

Introduction   Everything in life jumps up and presents itself as a priority.  But we can’t focus on everything.  Without discerning where our focus should be, our focus becomes so fragmented between everything, that we can’t find the motivation to do...
When You’re Unmotivated

When You’re Unmotivated

Introduction   We are emotional people.  Everything we do is supported by the sub-structure of our emotions.  If we are motivated and excited, for example, there seems to be no limit to what we can accomplish.  But then sometimes our emotions stops us dead in our...
Face The Challenge

Face The Challenge

Introduction   Life is filled with suffering and challenge.  We become overwhelmed and burdened by it.  Then, we turn to God and start following in His footsteps.  We expect everything to get easier, but usually the opposite happens.  Is this normal?  Why and how...