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A Calm Soul Makes Trying Times Conquerable
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
– Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV)
This Simple Tweak Can Finally Make Your New Year’s Resolution Work!
If you are like many people, at this time of year, along with getting your Christmas thoughts and holiday cheer together, you are also processing 2020 and asking yourself, “How did this happen, and what is 2021 going to be like?” You’re also thinking about what the New Year will[…]
Dealing with Difficult People: Owning Your Own Side of the Equation
Perhaps it has crossed your mind once or twice to just throw a sucker punch at that difficult person in your life – you won’t be alone. After all, it’s their fault, isn’t it? They are the difficult one, and getting them out for the equation should solve the problem.[…]
Embrace Your Chosen-ness & Flourish
John 15:16 (NLT) “You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name.” The responsibility is yours alone to embrace the fact that you are chosen and appointed to produce lasting[…]
What Emotional Capital Means for You and Your Team
Cambridge Dictionaries Online defines emotional capital as, “The feelings and beliefs that help an organization’s employees to form successful relationships with each other, which is good for the organization.” My definition goes a little bit beyond interpersonal relationships, and includes the relationship between an employee, their employer, and their job. I[…]
Effective Communication in Relationships – A Video Series
Do you have communication challenges with your co-workers, friends, family members, teenagers? Is there a roadblock each time you try to share a something that is bothering you with someone you are in a relationship with? Have you ever wondered why certain relationships rarely ever have a positive outcome? I[…]
How do you De-escalate an Argument?
Can you identify with this scenario? You’re in the thick of a tense conversation and things have kind of escalated much further than you would like. The good news is that your rational mind still works just enough for you to say to yourself, “Oh man! I’ve got to de-escalate[…]