I keep thinking about this and I'm confident that it will change the course of my life. There’s a widely reported story of an outspoken atheist named Penn Jillette [Image credit: Andy Kropal/AP]. He’s a famous magician (Penn & Teller,…
Truer words were never spoken: "In this world you will have trouble," said Jesus. (John 16:33, NIV) But when we look at our friends' and family members' posts on social media, it looks more like, "In this world you will…
My Spouse is Walking All Over Me! (So, What Would Jesus Do?) You feel hurt over and over as your spouse does things that violate your values and disrupt your life. You feel like your life is out of your…
What an image! What a thought. God laughing with childlike delight? Could it be? Is it possible? Does it even matter what God is like? It sure does. According to Jesus, knowing God is the essence of eternal life: "Now…
This post is an excerpt from the upcoming book "Happy After All: Hope, Healing, and Humor for Those Who Love Someone with Mental Illness or Addiction," co-authored by myself and my wife, Helen. The drive behind this creating book is…
Is it worth making Jesus Christ your greatest hero and giving up anything to love and follow Him? Consider this top 10 list of "great things" that happen when we truly come to know Jesus and seek to be like…
Let's face it. Our marriages and family relationships can be the source of the greatest joy in life or the most frightening energy drains in our life. This post is intended for anyone who loves someone affected by mental illness,…
Have you ever imagined being on that mountain with Peter, James, and John when the face and clothing of Jesus were transformed before their eyes? When Jesus shown as brilliant as the sun? As bright as the sun! I've often…
This post is about HOPE that things can IMPROVE for people with mental/emotional problems and the family members who suffer with them. (I conducted a poll on my Facebook author page this past week and almost unanimously, readers said they…
Deep inside, many of us think, “I don't like being patient.” But patience, it turns out, is a HUGE deal. In fact, focusing on patience is a fitting conclusion to this 5-part series. The KEY to Making Time Your Friend…