Sunday May 25, 2008
You’re Fired
You may have seen it coming or not, but whether you are downsized, replaced, or let go, losing one's job can be a devastating blow to anyone's self esteem, financial security, and even relationship with God. The phrase, "you're fired" conjures up a certain reality TV show for some, but there is usually nothing entertaining nor pleasant about losing a job. You may not find yourself in such a situation. You may think, "I don't need to hear a program on being fired!" The reality is that losing a job happens to the best of us, and chances are that you will meet someone who will need your help as he or she navigates through job loss and search.
Sunday May 18, 2008
Be Here Now
Most people live in one or both of two time frames: the past or the future. Those who are stuck in the past feel chronic guilt from past mistakes or high standards they couldn’t live up to. People dreading the future worry about outcomes they may have little or no control over. Living in the past or future ultimately denies God’s forgiveness and power and can lead to feelings of helplessness and depression.
Sunday May 11, 2008
The Search For Spirituality
In our post-modern lives, it's a sign of the times. All of us have felt it at some point. For some, it's a journey to find something that will give them inner strength to cope with life. For others, it's a thirst to find harmony in a chaotic world. For many, it's a quest for a connection with the unseen, with that which is greater than ourselves. Or simply, it's our desire to find the answer to the basic questions of "Who am I?" and "Why am I here?"
Sunday May 4, 2008
The Secret Lives of Single Christian Women
To be single is one thing. To be single, Christian, and a woman is a situation that brings unique pressures and implications.
Sunday April 27, 2008
The First Lie Is Not Dead
Some people might wonder why the topic of death is so relevant today. Isn't this an issue that theologians have debated and settled long ago? The truth is that the question of human nature and destiny is far from being a dead issue. Scholarly studies in recent years indicate a heightened interest is the subject, while religious and secular movies, television, and other media increasingly depict a conscious afterlife where the soul departs from the body at death.
