A New View of a 12-Step Process
I recently was thinking about the 12 Steps as they have been shared with me by thousands of clients over the years. I've not been involved in addiction myself, but have worked with so many clients over my career as a therapist and a coach that I feel
Fantasy
The dictionary defines fantasy as, "an imagined event or sequence of mental images, such as a daydream, usually fulfilling a wish or psychological need; an unrealistic or improbable supposition." That is fantasy. However, the vision that you have for
Taoism outline - some fundamentals
The following is the first on a series of 3 articles on Taoism outline. This is a way of looking at life completely different from what we are used to. Taoism outline consists of the following fundamental concepts 1)All opposites are polarities you c
Heaven Is Going to Be A Shock to You
You are a born again believer. You have placed your faith in Christ and know your eternity is secure. You enjoy this life, but inside, like most believers, you yearn for that moment when your soul will take flight for that heavenly shore. Most of us
Peace from Within
The world we observe and participate in is a reflection of the thoughts we hold. This is our world. The helping, the hurting, the peacemaking, the war making, the blaming and the blessing are all reflections of us. The key to creating a more peaceful
Why Your Prayers Don't Get Answered
Every day we have choices. From the car we drive, to the way we spend each minute of our day, we are constantly weighing options and making decisions. Sometimes we think things through, consider all the factors, and make a decision that we believe is
How to Believe in Miracles
I am one of those people who is seldom shocked or startled. News alerts, angry barking dogs and people sneaking up on me just do have the same effect on me as most people. I am not sure if that is a positive thing or not, but it is factual. At the ag
Sex, Guilt, and Spirituality
It's difficult to get through a day without thinking about sex. That's not a confession, but an observation of the world we live in. We are surrounded by messages pertaining to sex. I can't help but think about sex when I go through the grocery line.
Will Irans Plan to Destroy Israel Fail as Predicted in Prophecy?
Iran only wants one thing for Israel and they want the whole world to know it. The president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad publicly stated that Israel should be wiped off the map back in November of 2005. Again on August 3, 2006, he went on to say tha
The Kingdom of God and The Farm
When Jesus taught about the kingdom of God, He often used parables that were based on farming. He didn't just do it because He was talking with people who were farmers, and using farming illustrations would make more sense to them. He did it because
