To this point, we’ve talked about chastity, about getting fit, about developing a work ethic and about perseverance — all oriented toward actions you can take to improve your future. But what if your past is holding you back? I mean, what if you’ve totally blown it? Is there a way to start over, or […]
“An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.” -Proverbs 12:4 The title of today’s post is an old Appalachian saying — I can’t remember when or where I first heard it. In its most common use, it means that a woman’s attachment to her […]
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” -Jesus (Matthew 6:21 – NIV) In Part I, we discussed the connection between work and satisfaction. I posited that the contentment that comes from working toward and achieving a goal is great inspiration toward further accomplishment — a virtuous circle. But how does the […]
“Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.” – Psalm 119:37 (ESV) I’ll say it: Fifty Shades of Grey is pornography. The fact that you can buy FSOG books at airports and grocery stores doesn’t change its essence. The popularity of the book series and likely success of the […]
To this point, we’ve talked about chastity, about getting fit, about developing a work ethic and about perseverance — all oriented toward actions you can take to improve your future. But what if your past is holding you back?. I mean, what if you’ve totally blown it? Is there a way to start over, or […]
