Hard Feelings? 2 Reasons to Let it Go
C.S. Lewis wrote in his classic book, Mere Christianity, “Everyone thinks forgiveness is a lovely idea until he has something to forgive.” In theory, most of us want to be quick to forgive. After all, who wants to be bitter, easily offended, or stuck in the past? But in reality, most of us are prone […]
3 Biblical Principles That Will Set You Apart in Your Workplace
We all want to succeed in our work and be good at what we do. Those of us who work full-time invest at least 40 hours a week or 2080 hours a year in our workplaces. Our careers represent an enormous amount of our time and energy. Naturally, this is an area we want to […]
Dealing With Disappointment
Last week I received a rejection letter from a publisher that I’d hoped to write for. Over the years I’ve collected enough rejection slips to wallpaper my kitchen. For reasons I don’t understand, some pack a harder punch than others. This one was a kick in the gut. As I tossed the letter on my […]
How to Be the Best Part of Someone’s Day
Yesterday I received a handwritten note in the mail from a woman I respect and admire. She took the time to send an incredibly thoughtful word of encouragement and affirmation. The letter took less than a minute for me to read, but her words changed the course of my day. It’s impossible to convey how […]