Even though our culture is obsessed with serving up sex on every possible platter, we don’t have to give in to tantalizing temptations. It is possible to live in a sexually saturated society and resist temptation. Here are 8 tips to help: Know what the Bible has to say when it comes to dealing with sex. Jesus knows the emotional,…
Have you filled out the job application? Not yet, but I plan to. When? I don’t know. I have time. Why not do it now? I don’t feel like it. Hey, it’s been a week and I see you still haven’t filled out the application. I know but I will. If you feel frustrated reading this, it is probably because you know or live with a procrastinator. Procrastination…
Most of us go to the doctor for an annual checkup. But how often do you consider doing a mental health and spiritual checkup? Here is your chance! Review these 7 ways to improve your mental and spiritual health. How do you measure up? Learn to laugh. One of the best ways to lift a down mood is to laugh. The more you laugh the better you feel.…
Addiction is much more complex than choice and willpower. It involves several factors including your family. Some families are more prone to develop problems with substance use than others. And substance use in one generation impacts the next generation; so, address the family pattern or a vicious cycle of use will continue…
How many times do we ask people, “How are you feeling?” Is that a good question? Should we be asking this question on a regular basis? The answer may surprise you. Of course, we want to be attuned to emotional needs. But when we keep asking how a child feels moment to moment in a day, we signal the child that his or her happiness is the main…
If you struggle with depression, you may not be thinking about how your lifestyle plays into your mood. In fact, there are lifestyle changes you can make that can boost your mood. Here are a few of those changes to consider making. 1. The food/gut connection with mood: The gut is sensitive to emotions. Approximately 90% of your serotonin…
Have you ever thought, “I am in a relationship, but I feel alone?” I call this alone together, the feeling of not being connected to an intimate other. Yes, you are physically together, but the relationship feels more like going through the motions. When this happens, changes need to be made to build back connection and intimacy.…
Wendy struggled to get out of bed. She felt sad, was losing interest in her usual activities, could not concentrate, had no appetite and was feeling worthless. She knew she was in trouble. Yet, when I suggested she see someone to help her through this difficult time, she refused. At first, she was hesitant to tell me why. But the more…
The holidays are over. The sky is cloudy and it’s dark when you wake up. You don’t want to get out of bed. You feel irritable, tired, unable to concentrate, want to eat, crave carbohydrates, and feel like being alone. It’s hard to get motivated. You just want to hibernate! Since this feeling come on seasonally, you wonder, “Why I am…
Thanksgiving is primarily an eating holiday. The main activity is giving thanks around a feast of a meal. With all those desserts and side dishes, most of us overeat! And now Christmas is upon us, and we wonder, “How am I going to make it through the holiday season without gaining a few pounds?” Christmas is more than a one-time meal.…
With faith, hope and clarity, Bill Arnold welcomes Bible scholars, teachers, and Christian leaders to help us grow deeper in our faith. Bill Arnold brings hope and humor to conversations about current events, big ideas, and God’s work and redemption. Each weekday afternoon, Bill welcomes Bible scholars, teachers, and Christian…
With faith, hope and clarity, Bill Arnold welcomes Bible scholars, teachers, and Christian leaders to help us grow deeper in our faith. Bill Arnold brings hope and humor to conversations about current events, big ideas, and God’s work and redemption. Each weekday afternoon, Bill welcomes Bible scholars, teachers, and Christian…
With faith, hope and clarity, Bill Arnold welcomes Bible scholars, teachers, and Christian leaders to help us grow deeper in our faith. Bill Arnold brings hope and humor to conversations about current events, big ideas, and God’s work and redemption. Each weekday afternoon, Bill welcomes Bible scholars, teachers, and Christian…
