For context, Samuel, the last of the famed judges and Israel’s spiritual leader, is in the process of anointing the nation’s next king. Its first king, Saul, has been found wanting and has fallen out of favor with God. God is reminding Samuel that his carnal perception of what he should be looking for may […]
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(Check out the companion audio version on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ruxG12QEPbg) “Why do bad things happen to good people?” “Why does God allow suffering and evil?” “I stopped going to church because of the religious hypocrites, mistreatment, and drama.” Common sentiments and questions from many, the results of imperfect people populating an imperfect world. One of
Listen to the audio version of this article here: https://youtu.be/u6A9N4felFA Matthew 6:33: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” In our last go-round, we explored some of the benefits of developing a relationship with Christ. If these sorts of questions have been lingering
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The picture is the reset button on a Sega Genesis, the first videogame console I ever owned and a fitting metaphor for this short share.
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(Listen to the accompanying video here: https://youtu.be/m-iC-wCs3O0) Is your life going how you imagined it would be when you were a kid? Periods of fulfillment and excitement few and far between? Is there a nagging feeling that something is missing and you just cannot shake it? Do not ignore those signs.
Listen to the YouTube short here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SADND_0m7OA Ever been in a situation where you were uncertain of what to do next? I know I have. Maybe you are stuck between options. Or worse, you don’t even know where to start. Fortunately, you’ve already got a compass inside of you, ready to point you in the
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How to Be More Confident and Overcome Challenges at Work Imposter Syndrome. Social anxiety. Dread about another day in a professional environment where you’re just trying to run out the clock until you can head home. Ever struggle with any of these? Over at ResearchAutism.org, I share some tips for building social skills and confidence
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(Check out the accompanying YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/KeuWLeS5QKs) Birthdays are always a good time for reflection. While I rummage through memories and experiences this week, I’ll share three thoughts you might get some value from:
Self-Improvement and Finding Love. A new season and new quarter is upon us. I haven’t posted in a few months and I’ve received a number of notes and messages asking how I’m doing. I’m always flattered by that, hearing that some of what I share has enough of an impact on others for them to
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Deciding what you do not want is a good first step for achieving a goal.
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