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My friend shared a question that she saw someone ask in a group that I think is worth talking about. Because it was shared privately, the names will remain anonymous. A woman posted:

Do people ever r...

First, let me explain how this "essay" came about. I'll keep my words in RED.

I was getting input on something that was upsetting me, but the more ChatGPT validated my feelings, the worse I felt. Sur...

If you've ever felt like you're not good enough, or not doing everything you should be doing fast enough, this is for you...

My friend Jenn Suiter lost both a son and her husband, only about 10 days ...

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Peace of Mind in Any Economy
Also known as The Visual Aid That Changed Everything

A message from Leslie Householder:

One of the most powerful concepts I...

This week I'm spotlighting a tender reunion between me and some dear friends and mentors (who helped us through the recession). Kirk and Kim Duncan invited me to talk with them about The Jackrabbit Fa...

Food for Thought — A Christmas Message:

Expensive gifts often have the shortest shelf life when it comes to lasting impact.

This season naturally invites reflection on the things that have shaped ou...

Sometimes the very things that frustrate us—the delays, the detours, the unexpected inconveniences—are the exact pieces God uses to line us up with the answers we’re seeking. One of our readers recent...

On one Sunday in December many years ago, I was invited to speak to my congregation. This is something we do in my church worldwide: regular members are given opportunities to share from the pulpit ab...

I still remember how angry and frustrated I felt, crumbling under a relentless onslaught of setbacks, disappointments, and heavy blows, year after year. Looking around, nobody else seemed to be stru...

Originally posted Nov 23, 2016

God is a God of laws. His universe operates on unchanging principles—clear causes and effects. As we come to understand and align ourselves with those laws, we naturall...

Originally posted 7/29/2009

Life has its ups and downs—no matter how good you get at living by the principles of success.
It’s just part of the deal.

Everyone, everywhere, will face plenty of opport...

You know how sometimes God lines up an experience that shakes you, refines you, and fills you with a kind of faith you can feel in your bones?

That’s what happened to me over the summer in Norway.

I originally posted this message in 2010, but I have new insights to add to it now.

When you're in a slump, discouraged by a perceived lack of progress, or when your objectives keep meeting with obst...

Back in August, I had a conversation with a sweet friend Roseanne about her husband Brian, who had just faced a heartbreaking setback in his career. After being out of work for quite some time, he fin...

If you’ve ever wondered whether practicing “inconsequential goals” really makes any difference, Deanna’s story is one you’ll want to read. She followed the process exactly the way we teach it - playfu...

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