In a culture full of reasons to say ”no,” it takes a lot of courage to find ways to say ”yes.”

Sometimes we know that something has to change in our lives. That need often gives birth to a dream. Learn how to take the steps to bring that dream into reality.

Just this morning, my wife Holly caught me “red-handed” straightening up my 12 year-old’s room.

This, not 2 hours after we both communicated to our precious Katie in no uncertain terms that she would go no where, see no one, do no thing until she removed the

When the Lord requires you to change your lifestyle, He not only gives you the power to do so, but the result is a much more powerful you!

Recently, a client came to me and told me, “I feel really discouraged. None of my wishes ever come true. No matter what I try, nothing ever comes of them. They’re just wishes and hopes that never come true. Help!” He told me he’s tired of the “Same Old-Same Old”, but doesn’t know how to turn his wishes into reality. That is the subject for this column. Here’s my advice to him:

See your desires as goals, not wishes. Wishes imply that you need the Good Fairy to wai…

What comes to mind when you hear the word change? Are you fearful? Excited? Does you blood run cold or do you hear yourself saying, “I like things just the way they are.” Is “change”, the other dirty word?

Most of us find change hard; Not necessarily because we do not want to change, but because it is sailing into the unknown. Who knows what is going to be around the next bend in the road? We are most likely to rail against changes that are going to have an adverse effect …

The seemingly insignificant changes in your life, over time, changes the whole direction and end destination of your life.

Fall is in the air! The dog days of Summer are long gone. The leaves are changing and falling, football is in full swing and pumpkins and gourds abound. Houses and tables are decorated with lovely fall colors. It is a season of beauty, energy and a time of change.

As I was walking around the block today I was struck by all the vibrant colors of the leaves and the crunching sound they made under my feet. It brought back childhood memories. I remembered as a kid running full…

The time after loss and change is volatile and confusing. However, crisis means opportunity. When we understand the dynamics of change and the process of grief is properly handled, it’s possible for an individual to grow a great deal during this time of life. We can turn a time of loss and grief into one of strength and hope.

Was Ben Franklin the Inventor of the daily planner? What ever the case you can stand to learn a lot from this great American achiever.