This past Wednesday, my son and I attended youth group at The Vineyard for the first time. Everyone was welcoming from start to finish. When we arrived, the youth pastor - Pastor Abi - introduced herself and some of the students to us. Then, we … [Read more]
Two Important Phrases: de facto & de jure
While studying at Houston Christian University, I took a political science class from Dr. Christopher Hammonds. In that class, I learned about two phrases that I didn't realize were as important as they are. They are "de jure" and "de facto". The … [Read more]
Discipline as a Skill or Trait
Today, my counselor mentioned that discipline is a skill, not a trait. Her comment struck me because I've always thought about discipline as a trait that someone has or doesn't. She explained that there are ways to develop discipline in various areas … [Read more]
Something to Look Forward to in 2025
2024 is coming to an end. I'm guessing that, like me, you've been thinking about your New Year's Resolutions. I like thinking about some of the things I'd like to accomplish in the coming year. In this process of thinking, I was reminded of two … [Read more]
Thinking Is a Process
Your mind is a powerful thing. When you fill it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change. John Assaraf.1 Some people believe that we only use a small portion of our brain to do all the things we do; I know I've heard people say this … [Read more]