With November rapidly approaching, and with it one of the most divisive elections in history, I’ve experienced a lot of inner conflict. The question I’ve been asking myself is this: how active ought a Christian to be in American politics? I grew up in a culture that taught it was inappropriate for a Christian leader …
“What am I doing with my life?” There comes a time where we all ask this question. Whether it’s because we are unhappy, feel unfulfilled, or think we should have done more by now – the question can make us feel regret, pain, and confusion. There’s no point in ignoring the question because it will …
If you are bored with life, then you may feel out of place amongst your peers. With so much entertainment and so many options at our fingertips, it’s hard to believe that anyone could get bored with life. But it doesn’t happen because the entertainment is boring or the options aren’t interesting. We get bored …
As you probably already know from your own experience, there is a big difference between reading and studying. Many factors come into play here, including the differences in time, effort, energy, and goals. Just like every other discipline, there’s also a pretty big difference between reading the Bible and studying the Bible. The biggest difference …
Keith Ferrazzi is most known for his popular book ‘Never Eat Alone’. He has some great advice for networking and, more importantly, for networking authentically. He takes networking to the next level, where he focuses on being genuine and building relationships with people in order to create the life you want. If you listen to …
Smoking was cool. My friends did it, my parents did it, the coolest celebrities did it. That’s why I started smoking. I kept smoking because everyone else around me smoked. When you start smoking as a teenager, you tend to become friends with other smokers as you move through school and on to work. In …
Anytime I tell people that I have a master’s degree in biblical exegesis, I’m often met with blank stares. After explaining that exegesis is the process of applying various disciplines to uncover the original meaning of the biblical texts, the next question I’m often asked is, “Why?” That’s the question I hope to answer in …
Every company that makes money from gambling will tell you to gamble responsibly, but they know their words mean nothing if you become addicted to gambling. They count on the fact that you are not going to stop gambling, and they do things to make sure that you stick around. When you look past the …
If you are friends, you are going to be friends forever, right? Not necessarily. A friend who cares about you, supports you, shares the good and bad times, and sticks around when you need them most may be worth staying friends with forever. But sometimes a friend is simply a friend because of time and …
I grew up eating a lot of Ukrainian food. This meant that there was a lot of dairy in my diet. To say that I loved dairy is an understatement. I ate dairy every day and didn’t see what the point of having food without it was. As I got older, though, dairy stopped loving …
Donna Eden and David Feinstein released their Energies of Love book in 2014. Now, they are releasing a version of their popular book in course format on Mindvalley. This means that no matter where you are in the world, you can now take Energies of Love with your partner as you learn directly from Donna …
There are a lot of challenges on this site. People often ask, ‘Is challenging myself really necessary?’ The short answer is yes if you want to improve yourself and your life. But, I know that’s a general answer and not very motivating. So, let’s talk about 7 reasons why challenging yourself is so important. 1. …
People are so diverse that sometimes you end up with someone opposite you. Sometimes, personality differences are the reasons why relationships do not last. However, if you know how to deal with each other, then yours can thrive. What if you have this very sensitive partner? If you are an outspoken and outgoing person, then …
Are you guilty of being selfish? Do you desperately want to change that to stop hurting your loved one? As much as we do not like being around self-centered individuals, others may find you infuriating as well. Your partner may truly love you, but if you continue treating him/her insensitively, then s/he might get tired. …
Being in a relationship has its ups and downs. A partner can indeed give you the support and love you need to live a more fruitful life; however, it is also sometimes inevitable for our partners to hurt our ego or pride, whether intentionally or not. If left unconquered, this pride might foster resentment and …
No one likes being around a control freak. A person who likes being in control all the time can be toxic and manipulative. People surrounding such a fellow would feel choked at times, so they prefer distance. If you have the tendency to be controlling in your relationship, then it is time to consider changing. …
You’ve heard that your higher self is the version of you who is wise and knowing, but how can you work with your higher self? How can you align with your higher consciousness and listen to what it wants to tell you? There are some mistakes that are easily made when you are trying to …
Many Christians grow up in a church culture that places a heavy emphasis on developing a daily Bible reading habit. However, few churches adequately train their members how to do this in practice, or even why they ought to do this in the first place. I do believe it’s important for Christians to develop a …
For anyone looking for a new Bible, there is no shortage of versions. There are tons of options across a wide spectrum of translation theory, from rigidly word-for-word to loose paraphrase. The Bible you select will largely depend on your purpose. This post is for those looking for the best translation for developing a daily …
Charlie Morley is an expert on lucid dreaming. He teaches all about lucid dreaming in retreats and workshops and can help you have a lucid dream and work with them in a way that benefits you. He knows from experience that lucid dreaming is a powerful experience that can benefit your life. I recently listened …
Ask anyone who has worked in the healthcare setting, and they will tell you that face masks are an essential part of limiting the transmission of disease. Since COVID-19 is here to stay for a while, more and more places are making face masks mandatory, and it’s important to find the best face mask for …
Whether you are being asked what makes you unique for an interview or you just want to explain to someone new what is unique about you, we’ve got some insights to help you explain your uniqueness. Besides saying that you were one of about 600 million sperms (all which were genetically different) that made the …
Struggling with a temptation that could ruin your relationship now? Are you afraid that you might end up cheating on your partner/spouse? Being in love with your partner or spouse is not a guarantee that you would be faithful to him/her. Some people in love get caught in momentary lapses, which could result in emotional …
Today I want to talk about how to use journaling Bibles to get the most out of your journaling experience. To do that, we’ll talk a bit about the differences between handwritten and digital note-taking processes, the benefits of taking notes while reading the Bible, and my own experience in Bible journaling. In the end I’ll give you my step-by-step process for using my journaling Bible in what I’ve called my “scratch journal” method.
One of the most important aspects of any Bible reading software is the notes feature, and Accordance is no different. This program allows you to create your own user notes which are attached to specific Bible verses. You can access these notes across any version of the Bible that you’re currently viewing. Since you can …
Have you ever heard of the term Happy Money? Ken Honda teaches how to have a Happy Money mindset by having a high money EQ. According to Ken Honda, Money IQ involves earning and making money, spending money, saving money, investing money, and growing money, whereas Money EQ involves receiving money well, trusting in money …
We’ve all heard the saying that “give and take” is an important part of any healthy relationship. But what happens when one person in the relationship is constantly taking, and never giving? If you’re in a relationship with someone who seems to be all about themselves, you may be wondering if you’re dating a selfish …
Lately, I’ve been repeating quotes about patience every day to keep me sane. For the past few weeks, I’ve been going in and out of the doctor’s office trying to figure out what’s going on with me. I’ve had to practice patience as I wait for appointments to check things out and then wait to …
We are the main characters in our own lives. Given this mindset, some people think of themselves as the chosen ones, destined to shine above all and save the day. They develop a sense of entitlement, believing that they are born special and should thus be treated accordingly. If left unchecked, this sense of entitlement …
Here’s a question: Do you remember what you used to do before social media was taking up hours of our days? Back in 2008, before Facebook received worldwide attention, you were probably spending more time on hobbies like reading, working out, or maybe even watching movies and listening to music. There was not as much …