If you seek growth or improvement in certain areas of your life, it’s best to start from where you are, not where you eventually hope to reach. Oftentimes we think drastic change is required to reach our goals, and we try to make sweeping changes in our lives. A better approach is to start where …
My ‘Why’ for Growing in Faith
Why is it important that you grow in faith? Let me walk through the ‘why’ exercise. Why is it important that I grow in faith? Because I need to be a good person. Why? Because that’s what God wants of me. Why? Because He sent His Son to pay the price for our sins? What …
My ‘Why’ for Trying to Be a Better Parent
Why do you want to be a better parent to your children? For me, it goes beyond simply making them happy. It goes beyond my desire to give them even more opportunities than I had growing up. It goes beyond wanting them to be successful and live out their dreams. The reason I want to …
My ‘Why’ for Trying to Be a Better Spouse
Why do you want to be a better spouse? Marriage can be tough at times. The stresses of work, family, health, finances, and the like all take a toll on the relationship. It’s easy to get caught up in the difficulties of the here and now. So let’s get clear on our ‘why.’
Your ‘Why’ for Stress Management
What drives your desire to reduce or manage stress? I’d venture to say that each of us wants less stress in our lives, but many people don’t even realize the amount of stress they’re carrying. Stress can build up gradually, and its effects can be insidious. You can take on more and more burdens and …