PinnedMember-onlyWhy I Write“Frankly my dear, I don’t give a…” Such honesty may hurt but it does provide closure and direction. Writing is where I figure things out, notice the gaps, and start to fill them in. There may be peace in silence, but a lot of mischief gets made in not speaking…Writing2 min readWriting2 min read
Aug 23Member-onlyOyster or Pebble? A ParableWhich one are you? “A natural pearl (often called an Oriental pearl) forms when an irritant works its way into a particular species of oyster, mussel, or clam. As a defense mechanism, the mollusk secretes a fluid to coat the irritant. Layer upon layer of this coating is deposited on…Mindset1 min readMindset1 min read
Aug 18Member-onlyBorrowing Confidence — A Key to ActionMany people avoid doing new things because they lack confidence. They’re in a rut. Remember: “A rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.”Behavior Change4 min readBehavior Change4 min read
Aug 15Member-onlyTwo Guys, at the End of a DayReporting to God Scene One — a man, talking to God at the end of a day: (kneeling bedside) “Heavenly Father, I wish to thank thee for a most agreeable day. I rested, read my scriptures, and did not bother anyone. …Faith2 min readFaith2 min read
Aug 14Member-onlyFear and Doubt Will Kill You — Just Say “No”Fear and Doubt will throw a monsoon on any flicker of hope I have adopted a new habit in my old age. I now say “no.” I’m sure hundreds of studies show how our cortisol levels shoot up and our dopamine drops out of sight when we start worrying. …Behavior Change2 min readBehavior Change2 min read
Aug 12Member-onlyAre You Loved and Don’t Know?There are many ways to say, “I love you.” It’s possible to be well-loved by many and not know it. That happens when we have only one love language and we require other people to speak it. There is another way… In a past relationship, we had a custom that…Love2 min readLove2 min read
Aug 9Member-onlyWhen You Realize Your Resources are InsufficientWe all love a comeback story — so long it isn’t us. The book of Job (Old Testament) tells of an upright good man who unexpectedly lost everything except his wife and some friends who wondered what he’d done wrong. Everyone told him to blame God, yet he did not…Challenge4 min readChallenge4 min read
Aug 6Member-onlySetting Goals is Only a Start — You Have to Equip Yourself and Keep MovingYour habits might be your biggest obstacle What, another goal article? If you’re already a Goal Keeper Wizard Level 3 or above, go on to read your next article. If not, read on. For most of my life, I’ve made goals: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART Goals). It…Growth Mindset3 min readGrowth Mindset3 min read
Aug 4Member-onlyTransforming Fear and Doubt into Joy and PurposeWant out of the rat race of fear, doubt, and indecision? It takes a bit of courage. It startswhen you make a clear decision. You start choosing faith over fear and turning doubt into confidence even in little things. You start being grateful for tender mercies. You start noticing how…Life3 min readLife3 min read
Aug 3Member-onlyMeet my Mom & DadWe’re Norwegian-American people. Dad’s side came over from Norway. Mom’s side came from Sweden, so I’m really a mix. You can tell by the blue eyes and bald head. 21st Century Vikings, descended from Erik the Red and Leif Ericson, according to my mom. …Family3 min readFamily3 min read
