What ‘Experts’ Don’t Tell Us About Contentment
A few weeks ago, the pastor of our church asked us to write down one word that described our current emotional state. I wrote “content.” ...
Never Underestimate The Value Of A Friend
If you have ever watched a TV wildlife documentary that shows a lion hunting its prey, you will recognize the lion’s common practice: Finding the ...
After The ‘Worst Of Times,’ Planning For Better Times
Charles Dickens, in his classic novel, The Tale of Two Cities, opened with the declaration, “It was the best of times, it was the worst ...
Determining What Christmas Is Really All About
Over the centuries, countless billions of words have been spoken and written about Christmas. Some commentators still engage in discussions about “the true meaning of ...
All Good Leaders Have A Limp
Maybe you are familiar with the story in Genesis 32 in the Bible’s Old Testament. Alone for the night, Jacob, who would become the patriarch ...
The Potential Downside of Expertise
English-born, Canadian author Malcolm Gladwell has written a number of books offering unique perspectives on the social sciences. in his book, Outliers, he made popular ...
Reconnecting During Times Of Disconnection
This year’s global pandemic has taken a toll in many ways. One that is sometimes overlooked or underestimated is becoming disconnected from important personal relationships, ...
Giving Thanks Even In Times Of Adversity
Once again we enter the time of year when in some countries, special thanksgiving observances take place. Even though it does not require an official ...
Seven Qualities Of A Disciplined Investor
When it comes to investing, learning what to do is relatively easy. But doing what we are supposed to do is surprisingly hard. We can be our own worst ...
What Are You Really Working For?
Have you ever had moments when you asked yourself, “What am I really working for?” I suspect many of us have wondered about this, at ...
Faith Can Form A Safeguard Against Fear
Some friends of ours were in the midst of a fierce struggle to keep the doors of their business open. Their problems were serious enough ...
Graduating From The School Of Failure
Often we see a prominent corporate leader, business executive or entrepreneur described as “the great success story.” We are regaled by accounts of how they ...
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