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Comfortably Insecure
So much of our lives is spent in the pursuit of security. We arm our houses with locks, alarms, and even cameras. We insure those houses, along with our cars, and…
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It’s really hard to listen…
Most famous writers have this in common: they are insatiably curious about the world around them and what makes people tick. When asked about their craft and how they find the amazing stories…
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Training vs. Trying
Keeping your cool when you want to flip out is one of the best things you can do for everyone. It’s also one of the hardest. Remaining calm…
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Take Back Your Remote Control
Interesting idea: we control our thoughts; our thoughts don’t control us. So many of our troubles come about…
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The Wonder Years
Our son Brandon is graduating high school in a few months, and Jenny and I have been doing a little reminiscing, selecting photos for his high school and church celebrations. It’s brought laughter, more than a few tears, and…
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What Happens When We Die
I believe in heaven. I believe in a new state of being, after death, that feels more real, and more free, than this life ever could. But that reality comes with a cost: Giving up the delusion…
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Ducking Conflict
Humans are emotional beings, and our emotions can be terrific assets in the right context. Remaining calm in the midst of conflict, therefore, can be unnerving…
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Your Kids are not Kings
Our three-year-olds aren’t clad in togas and wreaths of gold leaves. They don’t sit on an enormous throne with a royal scepter in their hands.
