In describing us to other people, my wife will tell them she is a feeler and that I am a thinker. She is very emotional and I am much more stoic. We recognize how this enables us to compliment one another as husband and wife. However, there are also times these differences can create problems. […] Read more

In describing us to other people, my wife will tell them she is a feeler and that I am a thinker. She is very emotional and I am much more stoic. We recognize how this enables us to compliment one another as husband and wife. However, there are also times these differences can create problems. […] Read more

Every quarter I like to share quotes that I have encountered in my reading and research that have been meaningful to me. I call them “Nuggets of Wisdom.” ***** “There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.” —ARISTOTLE   “A woman’s heart should be so close to God that […] Read more

The desires of our body are both good and natural. They were given by God and their fulfillment plays a vital role in continuing the human race. However, we have wrongly elevated these desires and now believe that satisfying the sensual desires of the body provides the basic reason for living. Whether it be food, […] Read more

I have been writing weekly blogs since 2014. As I look back, I realize I have written a number of them in response to mass shootings in our country. I have had to edit this blog to include a shooting that took place this past Thursday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal church right here in Birmingham, […] Read more

I have been writing weekly blogs since 2014. As I look back, I realize I have written a number of them in response to mass shootings in our country. I have had to edit this blog to include a shooting that took place this past Thursday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal church right here in Birmingham, […] Read more

I recently read Arthur Brooks wonderful book, From Strength to Strength. In the book he talks about our weaknesses as human beings. And though we don’t like to admit it, we all have weaknesses. Brooks says when you’re honest and humble about your weaknesses, you’ll be more comfortable in your own skin. He says you’ll […] Read more

I recently read Arthur Brooks wonderful book, From Strength to Strength. In the book he talks about our weaknesses as human beings. And though we don’t like to admit it, we all have weaknesses. Brooks says when you’re honest and humble about your weaknesses, you’ll be more comfortable in your own skin. He says you’ll […] Read more

In Proverbs 14:12 and Proverbs 16:25, we read these words: “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of destruction.” This is a significant verse in Proverbs and it is stated twice. I personally believe it is mentioned twice because of its importance. In the verse, the […] Read more

Recently in The Washington Post, there was an article on how perfectionism is destroying our young adults’ mental health. Parents are pushing their children to build the perfect college resume. It is one thing to be a conscientious high-achiever but it is another to be an unhealthy perfectionist. The article goes on to say that […] Read more