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There are several research articles on the “Mystery of intuitive decision making”. In fact, some define intuition as “Knowing without knowing”.

As a believer, how many times have you been at a crossr…

What does the word happy mean to you? The Merriam-Webster definition is that happiness is “characterized by well-being and contentment.”

I’m sure we can all agree that usually the state of being cont…

As any parent of young kids can attest, getting your kids to clean up their room can be an absolute headache at times. You can imagine the bickering and whining. Yet, as soon as the parent begins to …

Are you in a difficult season right now? Unfortunately, even being a new creation in Christ doesn’t grant us a trouble free life. Do you look at your to-do list and feel overwhelmed? Problems at work…

A friend of mine who recently got their motorcycle license was telling me of a lesson they learned early on. When riding, it’s important to keep your eyes and your head pointed in the direction you w…

Since the creation of the ID or driver’s license it’s been the goal of many underage troublemakers to get their hands on a fake ID. It may have their picture but someone else’s name and more importan…

The Bible is full of stories of broken people who had a special encounter with God. One of those "broken people" was King David.

David on more than one occasion was forced to bury his children.

His s…

The word “disciple” literally means learner. In the Bible it’s used 269 times, but only as a noun. The first followers of Jesus were called his disciples (a noun) and he commanded them to quote- “mak…

In photography, a focal point is important to communicate the desire of the artist. It’s the main point of interest in a composition. It may be the one object that remains in focus while everything e…

A well-balanced, healthy diet is one that consists of a wide variety of vegetables, fruit, and proteins. I’ve heard it said that your plate should look like a rainbow of colors. If you’re getting too…

Who was the last person you had a serious disagreement with? Was it a work colleague, teammate, family member or friend? How did you respond to the argument? Chances are, there are some things you ma…

We might think of the CEO of a large company as being completely disconnected from their employees. Sitting in a fancy office in a high-rise. But I’ve heard stories like that of Sam Walton, the found…

I am notorious for not reading the instructions when it comes to something that requires assembly. I can’t tell you how many headaches I’ve caused myself trying to assemble a new piece of furniture w…

A few years ago my daughter told me she wanted to make her own raised garden bed for veggies. So, we spent a weekend and built one for her. We planted kale, peppers, and some herbs. But I made sure s…

Why am I here?

Why are any of us here?

Since the beginning of humankind, philosophers have debated this question and offered their own answers. One of the best answers I’ve heard is,

“The purpose of …

In the aftermath of multiple disasters in the US, Stacy Martin, the editor of Redbook Magazine said,

“Although the national mood is somber right now, I take it in stride as a reminder of the true nat…

It’s been said that sensitivity to the circumstances and feelings of others is the cornerstone of all human relationships.

Many companies today even hold seminars on Sensitivity Training. According t…

My friend’s 6-month old puppy is coming a long way with her training. We went on a trail run together with his dog and she did great. Even off-leash she stayed right with us- until…  a squirrel ran a…

At the beginning of the twentieth century, infectious diseases were the primary causes of premature death in America. But in the twenty-first century, preventable lifestyle diseases like type 2 diabe…

I was running late to work the other morning. And- It always feels like the more I’m in a rush, the more things go wrong. I almost forgot my phone, I spilled my coffee on the way out the door, and re…