Epiphany: Earthquake to Rebuild

Epiphany: an insight that points to a needed change of direction. This definition doesn’t come from a dictionary, but from my experience. Often the prequel to the epiphany is painful and confusing. I think it’s a little like an earthquake in which God tears down walls you weren’t willing or able to deconstruct yourselves. That was true… Read More

choose what you think and rethink

Have you ever had a thought just “pop” into your head? In reality, thoughts either come in through your five senses and take up residence or they already live there–they own actual real estate in your brain. The Bad News: Negative thoughts that  run on a track that loops through your mind constantly bathes your… Read More

pre-fixed attitude affects behavior

Attitude is a state of mind, and your attitude influences your behavior. “I can’t do it.” “I’m dumb at math.” “I always make a fool of myself.” “I don’t have any talents.” “What if I make a mistake?” Does the idea of a pre-fixed attitude make sense to you? Some examples: Are you trusting or… Read More

change starts with a thought

Everything you imagine, say, or do starts with a thought. That thought associates itself with every other thought you have ever had on the subject, and all together they trigger an emotion. The thought(s) with their emotional attachments affect your behavior. Look at the women in the picture below. Can you guess their thoughts? Look at… Read More

light sources: waxing and waning

I reflect His light as the moon does the sun— waxing and waning as the days pass. but the differences in the light I mirror is not a result of my light source’s output— which never wanes or waxes, but blazes with such bright rays that I cannot, in my frailty, look at it head-on… Read More