Tremendous Tracey
Witnessing the Miracle: Reflections on Seeing the Empty Tomb
May the miracle of the empty tomb inspire us to live with faith, hope, and courage, now and always. Jesus is the way, the truth, the light, and the PEACE that we so desperately need. May the blessings of the Resurrection come to you anew this glorious Easter season.
Peacemakers Are Tremendous
They say that anger is one letter away from danger, and that is true. I am involved in monthly book discussions through a tremendous prison ministry called LIFE, Inc., which stands for Leading Inmates in Faith and Education. The organization's leader, Marcia Sinkovitz, and I witness the price of letting emotions override minds and their consequences. Although these men accept God's gift of grace, own their actions, and seek restoration, the better path is to avoid poor emotional regulation altogether.
Are You Reason-Able?
To be reasonable, you must be able to reason. Our ability to reason is what makes humans humane. And when we abdicate our frontal lobe cortex’s responsibility to interact as adults with others, we devolve into our reptilian brains. And nothing good happens in the Jurassic Park parts of our perceptions.
From Flying Blind to Seeing Straight
In life, if we aren’t intentional and vigilant, we think we’re going where we’re going, but we're headed to an entirely different destination. No need to get angry at others or beat yourself up for your mistakes. Just take control of the stick, and rightly orient yourself. The good news is, you can forgive yourself and enjoy where you are until you get on the proper course. After all, you are the pilot of your life.
Year of the Dog
None can deny the appeal, the exuberance, the unconditional love and pure companionship of (wo)man’s best friend. So, who better to learn from?
Manipulation with an expectation of vindication
“While we are free to choose our actions, we are not free to choose the consequences of our actions.” Stephen R. Covey
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