A faith-based perspective on trending topics
For engaged couples, when it comes to physical intimacy, how far is too far? Well, the obvious answer is, sex is too far. Let's face it, you are engaged to be married, so why not wait for all the benefits? While married, you now share last names, bank accounts, families, housing, taxes and credit. Most pleasurably, …
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It's all about encouragement today. Here are six challenges for you to encourage yourself and others. Shout out to Stuart Smalley from SNL when he said, "I'm good enough. I'm smart enough. And doggone it... people like me." We all need that in our lives. So here are three things to tell yourself today, and three things …
We all have desires. Whether short or long term, people feel a sense of belonging when they see themselves making an impact. Especially, when they are making an impact based off of something they are passionate about. Sure, there are many ideas that we have to change the world, but what is that "thing" in …
So many times in our lives we deal with people who do not believe in us. Whether it is the way we look, speak, or smile, people are victims of prejudice far too often. Unfortunately, these prejudices can affect people deeper than you think. Oftentimes - especially men - we mask our true hurts by …
What people in your life do you appreciate the most? Let them know that. We all have an inner ego monster that stays hungry. It is up to you to either feed it until it gets fat and harmful, or give it a healthy and balanced diet, so it can work for you and help …
It is so easy for people to look at another person's flaws first. Moreover, it is easy for others to discriminate. Not only is it common in the society that we live in, but it is engrained in us to do it. In a sick way, it provides a form of therapy, and becomes addictive …
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Complaining is such an easy emotional outlet. In fact, it is even a default to many. Finding all the things about life that is wrong oftentimes allow us to exhale on personal responsibility. I don't know if you caught that. In other words, complaining about something or some person(s) ejects ourselves from being responsible to …
There's a guy that is very popular around these neck of the woods. Now, this does not mean that everyone likes him. However, just about everyone knows about him. His name is Mr. Mo Mentum. Loved and hated, embraced and shunned, accepted and rejected, he receives a gamut of feelings his way every single day. …
"I don't care what people think of me." This is one of the most selfish and hazardous beliefs that anyone can have. In fact, not only does it show a disconnect from the world around you, but it prevents someone from digesting hard truths that need to be marinated and reflected upon. Far too many …
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