What is the biggest roadblock to success? What sabotages jobs or relationships? What is the number one cause of failure? In asking blunt questions like these, many answers may arise as to the real cause of failure. Some would answer by saying that a ...

There's a lot of talk today about the price of oil. Since late last summer, the cost of oil has skyrocketed to record prices. But that's not the real energy crisis. The real energy crisis is not in the price of oil. It is in the price millions of pe...

Do you believe in luck or in fate? I believe in opportunities coming my way. I believe in God bringing people and situations into my life because I have prayed and am expecting those kinds of things to happen on a regular basis. But do I believe in l...

Here in Phoenix, Arizona we like to go hiking and we have numerous choices. There is South Mountain Park with its miles of primary trails for horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking. In the north part of the city is Piestawa Peak with fantastic view...

An electrical connection allows electricity to flow from one point to another so that a certain task can be performed successfully. A good example is a lamp. With a good electrical connection, the electricity flows, you turn the switch and you get light....

Can you remember what life was like before you got your driver's license? I sure can. I can still remember sitting in the car watching my mom or dad drive. I couldn't wait 'till I was old enough to drive. I would finally be able to go anywhere I wanted ...

When young people discuss their jobs one of the first questions is usually, "How much an hour does it pay?" I know for a number of years that is what I looked at in finding a new job; how much an hour would I earn? Then, somewhere along the line I got...

In the Academia Gallery in Florence Italy stands Michelangelo's statue of David. If you have seen it, or pictures of it, you know it depicts David with his sling, shortly before taking on Goliath. It is truly an awesome sight. My wife and I recently ...

There is no lack of information these days about self-esteem. Books, classes, seminars and web sites are full of suggestions to help you with your self-image. But, is what you believe about yourself true reality or is it false reality. Most people wi...

Most Christians recognize God's power and ability. They believe that He is able to do all that He has promised to do and more! Most would readily agree and believe that there is nothing too hard or too big for God. But many times, Christians have a d...

Have you ever experienced a day when a lot of things went really well for you? Have you experienced a day in which you handled everything that came your way just superbly? Perhaps, before I get too carried away, let me just say, "Have you ever had a real...

Living here in Arizona, we have the opportunity to see lots of spring training games for major league baseball. It's nicknamed the Cactus League and the season is just around the corner. I love baseball, and like a lot of kids, when I was growing up I p...

A lot of people look at what their lives lack and then determine that lack to be the problem. They see a lack of positive things happening to them and therefore think that if more positive things happened to them, then life would be so much better. Th...

There is a commentator that you know very well that should be fired, immediately! Now I hate to see someone loose his job, but in this case, it is critically necessary, because that commentator is ruining your life. Let me explain. A commentator is...

It is my understanding that as of this writing the tallest players in the NBA, Shawn Bradley and Yao Ming, are both seven feet six inches tall. That is really, really tall! It is almost as tall as an eight-foot ceiling. You've no doubt heard many times...