According to researchers, will power is not so powerful and those that possess the ability to avoid temptation are not mentally stronger than everyone else, they just know how to redirect their attention away from the temptation so that their weak will power will not be tested. Thankfully, Christians are not left with just the... Continue Reading →
The Addicts Among Us
Addictions are for street people and celebrities and psychopaths, right? I admit that I am an information addict that was really messed up by the internet. No, I didn't stay up until 5 a.m. every night playing online games and I didn't neglect my family, at least not abusively. Part of what makes me decent... Continue Reading →
How To Give Your Good Intentions A Boost
We all make lists. Even the people who claim that they don't do list often break down and make a list when something big is coming up; even if it is just in their head. Have you ever written down your spiritual activities on a to-do list? If not, why? I once traveled by bus... Continue Reading →
What Do A College Library And God Have in Common?
I am a librarian at a Christian college and this week starts a beginning of the semester ritual in the library. Everyone wants to know if our library has the textbook they need for their class. What has fascinated me about this seasonal phenomenon is that in many cases this will be the only time... Continue Reading →
Christian Life Hacker Recommends – d365.org, One Word, Praying In Color
I have recently come across three resources that I thought fit well with the Christian Life Hacker philosophy that more is not always better and that spiritual practices should fit our personality. 1. d365.org - This is a daily devotional site that is so simple in its approach but at the same time very powerful.... Continue Reading →
How To Make Spiritual Goals Stick
Why do so many New Year's Resolutions fail? Because most of the people who make them change nothing about their life in order to reach their goal. You might be saying, "Isn't change what all resolutions are all about?" The path that most people take when adopting a New Year's Resolution is to make it... Continue Reading →
“OK, I Get It Lord”
On Jan. 5, I posted on this blog the following, "I want to discover the scriptures in a fresh way. God is found in his book and the best place for me to discover him and learn from him is within his word. I know this and I need to put my fear and guilt... Continue Reading →
What Has Technology Done To Bible Reading?
I have done it. Me, a harbinger for the book and critic of the misuse of technology, almost decided to bring my daughter's iPod to church yesterday because the Bible app would be a simpler choice over the oversized Bibles I seem to have at the house. I have often scoffed at the people in... Continue Reading →
Good For The Soul Playlist
In my last post, I talked about the profound impact of music on the spiritual life. I also promised that I would provide a playlist of songs that have enriched my spiritual life. Below you will find the link to this playlist. If you are expecting a list of praise songs and hymns you might... Continue Reading →
Who Taught This Baby To Dance? And Other Musical Questions
Blogger Glenn McDonald once said that, "Music is the art form that humans do best." This quote has always fascinated me and I have often thought about it and tried to determine if he is correct. What I have discovered is that music has a deep connection with the soul. Have you ever noticed how... Continue Reading →
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