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We often mistake arrogant opinions for conviction. As similar as they may seem, there is a big difference between conviction or arrogance though. So how can you tell which emotion is which? Today a friend asked me if I knew of any good sources of information for a subject she was researching. I couldn’t help […]

Choosing between fear or faith is not just a one time decision. You get the opportunity to choose which one you’ll live by over and over again. And choosing fear is still easier. Even when you already know that faith brings much more joy and satisfaction in life. Making fear induced decisions sucks your sense […]

In order to avoid taking offence, give others the benefit of a doubt. Choose to trust their hearts. Choose to believe that their intentions were true, even when what they did or said hurt. This last week I sat down with a friend and as we chatted, I was reminded how easily we take things […]

They can put you in chains, or they can free you. They can build your future or destroy it. Words are that powerful. What words are you speaking today? Being able to control the words is the power to control your life. The Apostle James compares the tongue to the bridle in a horse’s mouth […]

It’s easy being the critic. But if you’ve ever been any good as an artist, it changes your criticism. Why? Because you know how hard it is to be a great artist, and that changes your standard, your point of reference. The couch critic exposes his own lack of expertise in his negative criticism. Sometimes […]