Category Archives: Attitude

It doesn’t feel good to be a Christian

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

Zac Northen wrote a perceptive piece over at Relevant Magazine titled, Can Inner Peace be Misleading? His call is timely for many people: “We need to develop the wisdom for living a life that is comfortable with being uncomfortable, and … Continue reading →

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God’s will – being or doing

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

Here are 12 points to assist you in knowing and doing the will of God. I am not suggesting them as a formula for knowing God’s will but as a focus to keep you in the right place or way … Continue reading →

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Responding to disappointments

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

When my dis-appointment becomes His-appointment. As a communicator, I always find it interesting to notice what people respond to and remember. This past sunday, I gave a message about hope being a distinguishing mark of those who represent Christ. My title for … Continue reading →

Posted in Attitude, Change, Christian life, Christianity, Communication, Complaceny, Complaining, Criticism, Depression, Despair, Discouragement, Encouragement, Gratitude, Hope?, Leadership, Witness | Leave a comment

Five motivations for protecting unity

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

1. The teaching of Jesus Matthew 5:23-24  “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, Attitude, Broken Relationships, Church Leadership, Church membership, Conflict, Confrontation, Elders, Fellowship, Radical love, Reconciliation, Unity, Witness | Leave a comment

A discouraged servant of God (action points)

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

  We can learn a lot about discouragement and how to find our way out of it by looking closely at a great servant of God who reached a deep state of despondency. His name is Elijah and he became … Continue reading →

Posted in Broken Relationships, Cynicism, Suffering, Discouragement, Trials, Despair, Spiritual growth, Spiritual transformation, Anxiety, Worry, Fear, Spiritual inventory, Depression, Behavior, Encouragement, Criticism, Pain, Marital Separation, Walking with God, Humility, Life of a pastor, Bitterness, Counseling, Wisdom, Spiritual Detox, Emotions, Mind Renewal, Change, Faith, Loss, Attitude, Suicide, Elijah | 1 Comment

The State of the Union and of our National conversation

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

  President Obama is no doubt one of the best orators we’ve had in the White House. Yet he chose a tone in his State of the Union that hurt his communication. He conveyed more of a sense of aggravation … Continue reading →

Posted in 44th President, Attitude, Barack Obama, Church and State, Culture, Democracy, Democrats, Government, Obama, Political Correctness, Politics, Progressive?, Republican, Speech, State of the Union, Wisdom | 2 Comments

Counseling the whole person

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

  We humans are complex beings and our fall from God’s original will for us complicated our existence with brokenness on every level of life. And part of human complexity involves deficiencies in our bodies and minds.  Just as we … Continue reading →

Posted in 18 Year factor, ADHD, Anxiety, Attitude, Behavior, Broken Relationships, Change, Christian Counselor, Christian worldview, Coaching, Counseling, Depression, Despair, Discouragement, Drug addiction, Holistic ministry, Imago Dei, Medicine, Neuroscience, Parenting, Spiritual Detox, Spiritual transformation | Leave a comment

What should you expect?

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

- This audio message is for those who desire to be married as well as those who are married. – I assure you that patient listening will be worth the time invested.  I simply cannot emphasize enough how important it … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, Attitude, Audio, Audio Resource, Broken Relationships, Choosing a mate, Counseling, Dating, Divorce, Divorce and Remarriage, Forgiveness, God, Gospel, Gospel-centered, Grace, Love, Marriage | 1 Comment

Four lessons in greatness

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

Jesus repeatedly taught lessons on true greatness.  He used four main settings to contrast human pursuits of greatness with the norms of His kingdom. 1. The cultural attitude toward children  Matthew 18:1-4  “At that time the disciples came to Jesus … Continue reading →

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A generation of deluded narcissists

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

Are we raising a generation of deluded narcissists? This question is being raised in view of a study showing that, “college students are more likely than ever to call themselves gifted and driven to succeed, even though their test scores and … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthropology, Attitude, Christian worldview, Gospel, Gospel-centered, Grace, Gratitude, Greatness, Humility, Narcissism, Narrative, Parenting, Parenting teens | 1 Comment