I was watching Season 3 Episode 8 of The Chosen this week. It’s not the first time I’ve watched it, by far. I generally have the show on in the background when I’m working around the house. I know the storyline, I’ve seen it umpteen times; I can stop when …
One of the skills of effective conversations is something you can begin implementing right away. This skill is called a process perspective and it involves questions that can change your conversations. While we may have been communicating since before we could form words, the process is actually quite detailed if …
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We were very young when we all learned the power of communication. We cried and a parent came running. As we grew, we learned that saying certain things yielded different responses. Our words have a powerful impact on those around us. James 3:5, 8-10 (NKJV) tells us that “even so …
Matthew 11:28-30 tells us that Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my …
Sometimes, even when our anxiety is under control, our thoughts aren’t. Of course, when anxiety is flaring, our thoughts won’t slow down. But for many of us, these can be unrelated events. And these out-of-control thoughts can impact our relationships at work and at home. For some people these thoughts …
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In the other part of my life I’m a professor for graduate students online at Liberty University and Regent University. A few weeks ago I was grading papers about some studies the students conducted this term and one of them was about how AI is encouraging others. The student studied …
God’s been working on my heart lately. Like everyone else, I’m busy. I have two primary jobs as professor at two universities. I also host this blog and write content and create products. I’m also a wife and mother. I have a house to take care of, like everyone else, …
Anxiety has plagued me most of my life. I remember for many years looking for a way to overcome my anxiety. Maybe you can relate. Maybe you’ve been blessed not to experience this mental health challenge. Allow me a moment to give you a glimpse into a life lived with …
A few things have happened last week and my first feeling was that of being unwanted. I realized this a couple days ago and found that the source was a fear of rejection. You know…she doesn’t want to be your friend, your kids don’t want to spend time with you, …
I’ve been blogging for 5 years. I have attended speaker trainings and I subscribe to untold groups to improve my blogging skills and find my audience. I signed up for a paid program to help me fit in all the right keywords and phrases to get higher rankings. It’s hard …
