Jesus had many difficult conversations with the Pharisees, but his harshest words probably came when he referred to them as “whitewashed tombs.” His point was that they looked fresh and clean on the outside but on the inside they were […]

When someone says that something “speaks to his heart,” what does that mean? Usually it means that something is not merely head knowledge, but it affects the emotions as well. When you believe something in your heart, you can almost […]

We all know that the future eventually becomes the present, and that today eventually becomes tomorrow. But sometimes we live like today is all there is, and we do not think about the long-term consequences of our actions. It is […]

People always say it is hard for an old dog to learn new tricks, but what does that really mean? The point is that the things we learn when we are young have a way of sticking with us, and […]

Scientists who study human behavior will tell you that we almost always are willing to sacrifice our long-term benefits for short-term pleasures. It’s hard to eat healthy foods when we would rather eat chocolate cake. It’s hard to exercise when […]

Have you ever known someone who thought they were more important than they really were? Or maybe you know someone who thinks they are more deserving of praise an attention than they really are. It is easy to recognize this […]