Meeting others where they’re at
Do you ever feel like life is all about rules? About the stipulations and expectations laid down by others? Have you ever gotten the feeling that everyone is telling...
You can’t please everyone
We can't please everyone, as much as we would like to. People may feel disappointed or even offended by us from time to time when we did not even...
What to do when your prayers aren’t answered
Many of us have prayed for something haven't we? Whether it's a promotion at work, a baby, a spouse, more money, or healing, we've all prayed about our needs....
I got the keys
On my way home yesterday, I caught a glimpse of a guy walking next to the freeway. On his belt was a tingling set of keys. How amazing is it, I...
The opposite effect
Have you ever wondered why the opposite of something good exists?
Before you dismiss the question into the realm of philosophical complexity, I want you to think about why bad...
Things you shouldn’t say when bad things happen
You don't have to look far to read about or hear about a tragedy that has struck some part of our world. Whether it's a suicide bombing, a school...
Time to be still
If there's one thing I've learned in the past week, it's valuing the quiet moments.
In the past, these moments never really seemed important to me – it's quite hard for me to...
Don’t rush it
Do you ever find yourself eagerly trying to rush through meetings, rush through work, rush to finish projects off, rush to eat your food, rush to fix things, or...
When the days are dark
Have you ever gone through a time where it seems like the days are dark? Maybe you are currently going through a tough time at work, or you find yourself in...
Why prayer works
I have recently been reminded by how powerful prayer is when it comes to our lives. So often, it can be seen as some random mutterings of a monk...