Overcoming the Obstacles to Midlife Career Change Midlife is a lot like being a teenager again—only with more wisdom. We may not stay out all night and run with a wild crowd, but many in their 40s and 50s experience the same restlessness and yearning for change. We’re still asking questions about what we want …
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“And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?” —That Biblical question is still relevant today. You could see the red flush of rage start to rise on the mother’s face. “I have never, ever experienced a more defiant, stubborn, selfish …
February 8, 2022 There’s one in every workplace. He’s a colleague who is always late to work and never meets a deadline. He’s always apologetic and ready with an excuse and promises this is really the last time he’ll ask for a favor. You’ve been the nice guy, even covering up for him, but …
December 14, 2021 The other day I read something that I can’t stop thinking about. Tony Evans wrote in his book, Kingdom Woman: “He (God) doesn’t just want to hear from us when we have huge problems. He wants to hear all of our concerns and praises, big and small. If you only relate to …
November 9, 2021 I recently slipped back into some bad habits that held me captive for a bit. As we head into a season of food, fun and festivities, it’s important to remember to take things in carefully, physically, and mentally. Last month I had to put myself on a “yes” diet. No more filling my …
October 12, 2021 Finding the Balance of Competing Devotions These days, the ultimate question may not be “What is the meaning of life?”, but simply, “Where do I find the time?” Between our work and personal lives (family, friends, exercise, sports, hobbies, community commitments), most of us have seriously overbooked ourselves. We strive so hard to …
September 7, 2021 How often has fear stopped you from making changes in your life? I want a new job – I’m probably not qualified. I want to lose weight – I doubt I can keep up with the workouts and eating plans I want to move to a new place – my family or …
July 13, 2021 Role identities — what’s your number? The other day I couldn’t get the idea of role identities out of my head. I just wrapped up another round of my course, Going from Chaos to Charisma where we focused on how to conquer the fear of change and overcome overwhelm. Most of the people I …
June 15, 2021 Recently I broke the law. I’ve done it a few times and I’m not proud of it. I need to stop. I have a habit of rolling through the stop sign in my subdivision. I know I need to stop, but it’s near a dead-end street so what’s the point? The point …
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May 18, 2021 Can you feel it? Spring is upon us, COVID restrictions are lifting a bit, and the desire to get out and get involved with more activities is filling our calendars. But wait. Is that what you want? To fill every nook and cranny of your calendar just because you can? I don’t …