7 Ways to Plead With God

My prayer life takes on certain patterns and themes at times. Lately, I’ve noticed specific “pleadings” surface repeatedly. God’s answered some more than others. Some barely at all. Or not at all. But I pray on. Here are 7 ways I’m pleading with God right now. Hope it serves you. Stir me. When I sit…

When Life Feels Ugly

Does your life ever feel messy, chaotic, and ugly? Think of an abstract painting up-close. It looks completely disordered and unpleasant. You shake your head and say, “I don’t get it.”   But step back a few feet. Get the whole perspective. And you’ll discover beauty. The point? When it comes to our lives, we’re…

4 Tips on Beating Perfectionism

Perfectionism. It’s torture. Things that I enjoy—writing, speaking, creating—can instead become a scourge. I’m never satisfied. Perfectionism is a thief. It robs my time, my peace, and my joy. It’s no wonder that perfectionism is linked to a plethora of issues ranging from depression to migraines. How to escape this Perfectionism Tyrant? A few thoughts:…

The Real Reason You’re Tired

“People never stop writing books. Too much studying will wear out your body“, declares the wisdom writer, Solomon. Apply that loosely to technology and social media and we’re on to something. Every other day I check about four media outlets to read up on personal growth, healthy habits, time-management, and productivity. I receive daily emails…