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The Movie Every Pastor, Preacher & Teacher Must See

I first heard of Comedian from Jon Acuff, author of Stuff Christians Like blog & book. We were talking about public speaking, humor, and the art of communicating effectively. He said, “You’ve got to see it!” What he didn’t mention is that...

Embracing a Debt Free Lifestyle

Depending on your financial situation, you may not need to get anything out of debt. You just might be made in the shade with pink lemonade. But for the rest of us, it’s a different story. Whether you have a toe in the debt pool or you’re drowning in it,...

Is Yawning Contagious?

After the turkey, the mashed potatoes, the gravy, the cranberry chutney, and the pie, one person at your Thanksgiving gathering will make the inaugural yawn. Will it be you? Will you set the trend or merely be a follower? Once the yawning commences, someone will blame...

How Much Are You Willing to Pay for Happiness?

My friend, Magrey, just alerted me to a recent study which examined the dollar value of the emotional effects of life events such as marriage, home purchase, child birth, and divorce. Positive dollar amounts indicated “psychic benefits”; negative dollar amounts showed...

TGIF: Bad Day at Work? You’re Not Alone!

When you have had one of those terrible, dog-eat-dog, pull-out-all-your-remaining-hair days, here’s a word of wisdom I stumbled upon: On your way home, take a moment to visit your local pharmacy. Look for the aisle where they sell thermometers–probably...