Recently Gallup reported that 80% of American adults over age 25 are overweight and most of them are trying unsuccessfully to lose weight. Ladies Home Journal found that 71% of the women they surveyed think about their weight at least once per day and 40% have failed at a diet in the past year. And…
“How are you?” my friend asked me on the phone. “Busy,” I replied. “What else is new?” he laughed. “Ever since we roomed together in college I’ve admired how disciplined and productive you are.” Years later, I still think about that exchange. Although it was opposite of my friend’s intention, I realized then that I…
“Don’t worry. Be happy!” It’s not that easy! I know. I used to be plagued with anxiety and I’ve been helping anxious people since 1987. Perhaps you struggle with anxiety or worry. If so then even at night maybe you can’t seem to slow down and relax. Your mind just won’t let you rest. Why did…
Do you (or someone you know) have a problem with compulsive behaviors surrounding food? Has overeating, under-eating, or binge and purge cycles diminished your effectiveness in your relationships and your work? Take the A-N A-D-D-I-C-T Eating Disorder Test to see if you may have an eating disorder. Circle the numbers on the left if you answer yes…
Do you depend on adrenaline to feel alive, important, and productive? To manage daily stress? Many pastors and leaders to. Take this free Adrenaline Test to find out if you’re taxing your body. Adrenaline is the body’s drug of choice for many people today. Adrenaline feels good, but it causes problems. Relying too much on…
What are the key Bible verses on baptism? If you or your child want to be baptized in water here are Bible verses on baptism to discuss. A Rite of Passage Kristi and I have each been water baptized to publicly identify ourselves with Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. We are thankful that…
¿Cuáles son algunos versículos de la Biblia sobre la ansiedad? La Palabra de Dios nos ofrece la sabiduría y la gracia que necesitamos para superar la ansiedad, la preocupación y el miedo. Estrés y ansiedad ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre el estrés y la ansiedad? El estrés es parte de la vida. Dolor y problemas,…
Es una enseñanza común en los círculos cristianos hoy para asesorar a la gente a seguir adelante y estar enojados. Se dice enójese pero no peque, citando Efesios 5:26. Esto es un gran error. Estar enojado y no pecar ¿Qué quiere decir la Biblia con estas palabras? Pablo no nos está exhortando a enojarnos, como…
Here’s a free Emotional Rollercoaster Test to help you identify if you (or a loved one) may have a problem with emotional reactivity. If you keep finding yourself on an emotional rolleroaster it probably means you need help with firming up your personal boundaries so that you don’t enmesh with other people and get tied…
Your emotional IQ (or EIQ) is key to your success in life and relationships. Here’s a free Emotional Intelligence Test based on what I’ve learned from Daniel Goleman’s research and theory. Your emotional intelligence is a hidden part of your personality, like the part of an iceberg that’s underwater. It’s not something the average person…