You think you know who you are. You think you know what you want. The only problem is that today’s thoughts are different from yesterday’s. And tomorrow’s may change yet again. So, do you really know who you are? Are you really self-aware? The problem is we are too easily self-deceived. This is where self-awareness becomes an enigma. We think we know who we are, but we really don’t. Are we truly self-aware or are we self-deceived?  How well do we know ourselves? How can we help our children gain.. read more

How many time have you heard, “I want it now!” or similar language from children and adults? Whether the words come from an arrogant politician or an unhappy three-year-old they betray a craving for instant gratification. This craving is destructive. This intense self-focus will result in a life dominated by the desire for personal pleasure. Immediate gratification is the gateway to a life of destructive, abusive relationships, pornography, substance abuse, and abusive behavior. If you hear a child frequently complain or grumble, you are hearing a child who is becoming.. read more

Dear Father, please keep me from wanting life to serve my dreams and my wishes. Keep me from trying to fit you into the narrative of my desires, even the ones I think are good! My dreams are too small, my desires are too selfish, my actions are too sinful for me to focus on what I think is best. You know my weaknesses. I pray you would give me the courage to see that my life is about Christ. I need to follow his life and love you as.. read more