Practical Solutions for Real Life Problems
Today’s lesson is another piece of wisdom from Solomon, who said in Proverbs 4: 23-27… Above all else, GUARD YOUR HEART for it is the wellspring of your life. Put away perversity from your mouth, keep corrupt talk from your lips. Let your eyes look straight ahead, FIX YOUR GAZE directly before you. Make LEVEL … Read more
“A man’s own folly ruins his life, yet he rages against the Lord.” (Solomon Prov 19:3) “Nature’s way is simple and easy, but men prefer what is intricate & artificial” (Lao Tzu) Can you see the wisdom of these words? If we are truly honest with ourselves, I bet you’ll admit that more often than … Read more
We’ve talked with each other about this subject in the past, but I was re-reading a passage today in Ecclesiastes that was so powerful I had to share it with you. Understand this – we are all going to die. Yes, it’s a shame, but it’s also the truth. And the sooner we accept the … Read more
Wouldn’t it be great if whatever we desired to achieve we could do perfectly? It’s a nice thought, but unfortunately it’s rarely our reality. Yet, all too often we hold ourselves to unrealistic expectations. Tell me if this sounds like you — how many times have you said, “if I can’t do it perfectly, then … Read more
Welcome back, friends. We’ve been talking a lot lately about the importance of focusing our efforts on enjoying the present. We’ve talked about Turning the Simple into the Extraordinary, that NOW is the time to ENJOY LIFE, and that wise old Solomon commanded us to Eat, Drink, and Be Merry. As much as we might … Read more
We’ve been talking recently about trying to make a concerted effort to live in the present moment and to take time to enjoy our lives while we are living them. This past weekend, I had the chance to go to dinner at a friend’s house, little knowing that the meal would end up being one … Read more
Today’s lesson is part of a little series I’m writing about the importance of making a conscious effort to enjoy your life NOW. Not tomorrow, today. Not later today, but this very moment! It’s been said a million different ways always but the old cliche is true – there is no guarantee of tomorrow; the … Read more
Nobody likes to get in trouble and be disciplined for it, but if things are not going your way right now it’s possible that you’re experiencing the consequences of some poor choices you’ve made in the past. The discipline you’re experiencing could be coming from a parent, a friend, a teacher, or even the Lord … Read more
The Book of Proverbs in The Bible is regarded by many to be one of the greatest wellsprings of practical knowledge ever collected by humanity. Many people (myself included) have used Proverbs to make their lives better by using the wisdom within the books. But do you know WHY Solomon wrote Proverbs in the first … Read more
Wisdom – everybody wants it, because it can give you an advantage in life, yet few know where to find it. That’s a problem for most – but it doesn’t have to be a problem for you any longer. Why? Because the answer is simple – Wisdom is everywhere…if you only LISTEN. It may sound … Read more
Life Lesson #21: “Poetry, Beauty, Love — These are What We Live For” Today’s life lesson is inspired by the character known as Nuwanda (the nickname of Charles Dalton, one of my characters from the movie “The Dead Poets’ Society), who said, “Gotta DO more, gotta BE more!” Have You Seen It Yet? Did … Read more
Life Lesson #18: The More Friends You Have The Better Today’s lesson was inspired by King Solomon who said, “Two people are better than one because they have a good return for their work; if one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to … Read more
Get to Know That Helpful Dad Hi, I’m Mike and I’m probably a lot like you. I’m an Average Joe – a husband, father, worker bee, and friend. I enjoy writing, cooking, Body-Mind Mastery, Self-Improvement, and striving to live a “Legacy Life.” For years now I’ve been sharing practical tips and making personal wisdom videos … Read more