Every culture, language, ethnic group, and many unbiblical religions have celebrations and traditions which have specific localized origins and all kinds of material (physical) trappings. These traditions are ingrained and socialized across many generations. These celebrations look innocent and informative and sometimes serve as a bridge to engage curious outsiders who want to be politically…
Destiny—the Challenges and Triumphs
In the early part of my Christian life, I had this overshadowing sense that the Lord wanted to do something big and amazing through me. I couldn’t explain it, but others could see and sense it. We didn’t know that there was a name for it back then in our small-to-medium-sized denominational church. I thought…
A Christian Single’s Guide to Self Acceptance
Christian Single, Have you ever looked in the mirror and asked yourself questions like these? Why was I born with (an unchangeable physical quality or imperfection)? God, what were you thinking when You made me? Why am I even here on this planet? If I could change one thing about my physical appearance, it would…
Reclaim the Original Mold
As a kid, I used to dream of doing something for a career, and it’s not what I’m doing right now. True False I’ve let others talk me into having my current career, but it has never felt right. True False I’m unhappy and bored doing what I’m doing for a living. True False I…
Guest Blog Post: 18 Things to Get Rid of to Be Happy, Part 2 of 2
NOTE: This article is a continuation from last week’s guest blog post from Dr. Jeff Hagan. 10. Baggage All of us have been hurt by someone we loved. Bringing any of those negative feelings into future relationships will only prove to be destructive. No two people are the same, so it is unfair to hold…