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Get over your hang-ups. God needs you.

“That’s just not me” is a popular refrain today. The message is clear: I cannot or will not do something because it is not in my nature to do it. If we’re honest, we’ll admit that sometimes we use the Read more…


Be kind . . . even to yourself

“Don’t be so hard on yourself.” A friend offered me these kind words after I had finished criticizing myself over my inability to complete a project in a timely manner. Long after our conversation ended, I was grateful that my Read more…


Goodbye, self-pity! Hello, life.

An influential old man found himself in the twilight of his life unable to stop mourning the demise of a once promising king. He had played a prominent role in the king’s inauguration, the first in the emerging nation, and Read more…


In God, you cannot lose

We have all seen that game. The one where someone misses a shot at a pivotal moment and goes on to lose a consequential match. The player recognizes the significance of the moment and buries his face in his hands, Read more…


The power of self-acceptance

A story is told of an unorthodox minister whose dynamic teaching drew crowds. Despite his challenging message, he had the ear of the politicians and celebrities of his day who found him both interesting and disturbing. He wore unusual clothes, Read more…