The Stockdale Paradox

Years ago, the famous author Jim Collins wrote about a phenomenon that became known as The Stockdale Paradox. In fact, this is something in Psychology that is a mind-blowing reality. The better we grasp and accept this reality, the greater our opportunity to persevere through anything.   The story of Admiral Jim Stockdale is unlike any […]

The Parenting 411

As parents, we need to get the 411, so we don’t have to dial 911. The 411 is the information we need to navigate our kids and all the parenting challenges we face. After all, no kid ever was born with an instruction manual detailing how to raise them perfectly. Here are some thoughts about […]

Colossians 2:6-7 Breakdown

Let’s breakdown Colossians 2:6-7 Colossians 2:6-7 (NIV) 6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Live Your Lives In Him The Apostle Paul is reminding us to live IN Christ. Not just […]

Sand & Rock

Just as a house needs a strong foundation to build upon, our future must be built upon faith’s firm foundation. The stronger our faith, the higher we can build. When our life is built upon Christ, the Solid Rock, we can withstand the storms of life and grow into the fullness of our destiny. Jesus shared […]

The 3 H’s To Help You Deal With Problems

Here are three tips to deal with problems:  Be Humble   Innovative solutions require humility. Humility helps you realize you don’t know everything. You only grow by admitting you don’t know. Learning begins when pride ends. Coach John Wooden said, “It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” People who think they know how […]