1. Stepping Stones: You Complaining? Motive Check Time

Transformational Thought I was in a restaurant the other day and the tables were close to each other, so it was easy to hear (yes, eavesdrop on) the various groups talking. As I listened, I realized there was a distinct pattern across the...

Saturday, 13 August 2011 | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report

2. Stepping Stones: Are You a Fish Out of Water?

Transformational Thought Most of mankind’s misery stems from the condition of feeling unloved, unwanted, or unimportant. As a result, we develop many dysfunctional activities to soothe this misery. To vicariously feel love or try to get love we...

Friday, 12 August 2011 | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report

3. Stepping Stones: Today’s Homework Brings Tomorrow’s Reward!

Transformational Thought How easy it is to “lose heart.” We have all faced storms and problems in relationships, in our jobs, and with our finances, dreams and plans. How many times have you thought about just quitting … just walking out?...

Thursday, 11 August 2011 | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report

4. Stepping Stones: War Trophy, Our Soul; Battlefield, Our Mind

Transformational Thought We were born into a world at war, and you will live all your days in the midst of a great spiritual battle. Every day all the forces of good and evil, heaven and hell, God and Satan, collide. You have experienced and...

Wednesday, 10 August 2011 | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report

5. Stepping Stones: The Ultimate Alchemist

Transformational Thought My little granny turned 90 years old last January. Good thing she doesn’t get the Internet or she would be angry with me sharing this embarrassing information. One thing I love about her is she still gets to the Russian...

Tuesday, 09 August 2011 | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report

6. Stepping Stones: Do You Recognize The Darkness?

Transformational Thought What is darkness? You know, gloom and doom? We all have really bright and shiny days when everything goes great and we feel on top of the world. But those darker days, they are a lot tougher to describe and identify. You...

Monday, 08 August 2011 | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report

7. Stepping Stones: How Do You Fill Your Vessel?

Transformational Thought This banner ad came across my screen yesterday as I was on the Internet: “10 ways to be happier in 2 minutes or less.” Wow, what a deal! I would even splurge and give 10 minutes. Be honest with yourself, would you have...

Saturday, 06 August 2011 | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report

8. Stepping Stones: Grandma’s Vision Ain’t So Good

Transformational Thought Dominique, my oldest daughter is moving into a house just off campus at University of Pittsburgh. She’s already had enough of dorm partying and is moving in with two Christian girls. She and Martine are leaving tonight to...

Friday, 05 August 2011 | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report

9. Stepping Stones: What If You Could Change the Past?

Transformational Thought I was a Star Trek maniac as a kid and still am as an adult … just the original though, with Kirk and Spock. To me, they were the best dynamic duo, hero and sidekick, ever created. In every episode they would take on...

Thursday, 04 August 2011 | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report

10. Stepping Stones: God’s Wakeup Call: Will You Answer or Hit Snooze?

Transformational Thought We love our children. Nothing in this world is more precious. As a parent, I really get excited when my kids pursue me. The best is when they do it even though they don’t need anything ... but because they simply love me...

Wednesday, 03 August 2011 | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report