Have You Been Lucky In Life?
Each moment in life, "lucky" or "unlucky", is to be savored, learned from, and appreciated. Easier said than done? Read this heartfelt story and see for yourself.I met an exceptional American man in Athens in my younger years. He had a beautiful and gentle French girlfriend, and everyone was always... Read More
Ask the Angels - Get Specific !
There are Angels for everything and they are just waiting for us to ask for their help. They can't help if we don't ask.Our request doesn't have to be long and lengthy. It can be quite short to be affective.This is always a fun exercise until you are more comfortable... Read More
Character is Whats Left When You Leave
1 Samuel 16:7"...The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."While I was recently on a technology imposed computer vacation, I evaluated many things about myself. I truly think this is important for every Christian... Read More
Good-Bye Yesterday, Hello Today
Many of us are unable to move forward with our lives because we refuse to let go of what no longer exist: YESTERDAY. The portal to yesterday is permanently closed; gone out of business. It is non-existent; a mere idea of what once was.It is disconcerting that so many, many... Read More
Imprisoned In Liberty?
Robert was so strong that I once saw him pick up and carry a refrigerator up stairs by himself. His strength plus his integrity landed him a job as a guard at a maximum-security correctional facility in a town called "Liberty." The prison's inmates must wince at the irony of... Read More
Whats Your Reason For Waiting?
The fever had been high late into the night, but at 2:30 A.M., it broke. The little girl's mother breathed out in relief. She'll be O.K. in the morning, she thought.Harry shifted into second as he approached the top of the hill. It's 2:45 and 330 miles to go before... Read More
Impaired Judgment
Direct Answers - Column for the week of September 23, 2002My husband has a twofold addiction problem, drinking and drugs. In the six years we have been married, he has had periods of sobriety, but they don't ever last. I feel he has not confronted the underlying problem: he was... Read More
Super Powers
It is fun to watch movies of those with super powers. It sparks the imagination to watch their feats of great strength, lightening speed and great leaping ability. We can escape for a while from our dull routines, perplexing problems, and humiliating weaknesses. It seems that they have every ability... Read More
The Karate Kid
I have an unexpected relationship problem. It's hard to believe it has become such an issue but it has. The whole thing started very innocently when my boyfriend and I were watching some silly action movie. The female heroine was kicking butt, and I mentioned to my boyfriend I took... Read More
Searching for the Meaning of Life!
Are you looking for the meaning of life?You work all day long, doing the right thing, caring for others, never breaking the law and generally being a pretty decent person.At the same time everything seems to go wrong, relationships just don't go the way you had planned, the boss has... Read More
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Do You Pay For Services Out of Obligation or Appreciation?
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Essential Ingredient
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Everyone Has Been Hurt...Part 1
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How You Can Change Your Destiny
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Pattern of Ripples
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Does Introspection Assist in Self Progression?
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No More Frustration: The Thorns of Opportunity - Part II
The quest for the ultimate victory.In part one I shared... Read More
The Secret Of Lasting Personal Change
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Does Your Childhood Hold You Back?
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Withstand the Test of Time
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A Prison Cell?
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The Most Famous Line I Never Wrote
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Words Of Wisdom
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Make Mistakes! Its Okay - Really!
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Blasting Out of the Shadows: The Power of Your True Voice
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Living on Purpose: One Rock at a Time
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In Tall Grass
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How To Deal With Shyness
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Conspiracy of Silence
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Encouragement--Heart At Work
Encouragement can have a very powerful effect on bosses and... Read More
Fear, Faith, and Believing vs. Knowing
Fear is deeply rooted in uncertainty. Think about it; the... Read More
Case Closed
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The Fighting Father
This man is an Anglican priest but with a difference.... Read More
Need for a Belief System: A System of Organization for Your Experiences!
I've spoken with many people who, over time, have felt... Read More
Rocking The Boat
I work in a factory, and we have supervisors who... Read More
Worship and Football: Lets Take Another Look
At a recent seminar we were asked to imagine if... Read More
Boarded Windows
You know how images trigger emotions? You can see something... Read More
Passion: What It Means To Live With It
Passion can guide you, not just to live, but to... Read More
The Rumble in the Jungle: Revealing Greatness
The other night I was watching a documentary on that... Read More
Turning 40
Most of us, at one point or another, take a... Read More
Forgiveness
"If unresolved anger is a toxin to the spirit, forgiveness... Read More
The Miracle of Personal Development
One day Mr. Shoaff said, "Jim, if you want to... Read More
Van Morrison, Spiritual Rock Star
Here I am gazing on the Web for extraordinary witnesses... Read More
Loving You
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And How Do We Feel This Morning?
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Bus Driver By Day, Online Business Success By Night
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Hope For Those Sexually Abused As Children
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What is the Meaning of Life?
A young man in search of enlightenment had traveled to... Read More
Love and Courage
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You Dont Find All Drunks in the Gutter: The Story of a Functional Alcoholic!
Today, August 22, 2005, I am clean and sober for... Read More
Keeping Faith
Direct Answers - Column for the week of June 30,... Read More
Surefire Ways to Develop a Thankful Attitude
Spend some time thinking about how good you have it.... Read More
Humble Riches
"We come equipped with everything we need to experience a... Read More
The Shoemaker and the Brat
At seventeen years old, I was a brat. A mixture... Read More
Tranquility
It's all in the mind- your mind.It's not brought about... Read More
Whats Your Reason For Waiting?
The fever had been high late into the night, but... Read More
The Priceless Gift of a Knee-High Smile
She was just over knee-high standing next to me in... Read More
The Power of Courtesy and Kindness
I'm currently listening to The Secrets of the Power of... Read More
Its The Journey, Not The Destination
Don't you just hate clichés like the one illustrated in... Read More
Romance - Can It Last?
I'm a sucker for romance. I love movies where boy... Read More
How You Can Change Your Destiny
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Best Friends
Do you ever need to have your batteries "re-charged", or... Read More
Problem Solving: The Easy Way To Solve Problems In Life
Life is full of problems.The more you solve them, the... Read More
The River of Life
I've always loved the awesome majesty of mountains. They are,... Read More
A Reason For Living in a Nutshell
In brief, my book A REASON FOR LIVING is the... Read More
Fail Your Way To The Top
Have you had a challenging day or week? Feel a... Read More
The Seasons Of Life, Part 3 of 5
This week is part three of our five part series... Read More
Accelerate Your Abilities
In today's fast-paced life, the wins usually go to those... Read More
Launch Yourself Into Living
Memorial Day weekend, 2004, found my wife and I along... Read More
Wow a Butterfly!
Okay, I am sure that you clicked on this title... Read More
Practice Being Like a Child
Remember the master teacher once said 2000 years ago, "Unless... Read More
Why My Wife Is My Hero
My name is Chas Brothers. Many of you know me... Read More
Flight Delay
Direct Answers - Column for the week of October 6,... Read More
What Life is All About?
When we look at lives in any places in this... Read More
Favorite Quotations... What Do They Say About Us?
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Its The Little Things That Count
Have you ever been in the situation where you have... Read More
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