Which 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…

Many 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.”

Reporting 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. …

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. (Research…

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…

We 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…

Your 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…

Want 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…

We’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. …