The New Free ThinkersToday’s guest article comes to us courtesy of Tim Tremblay. How do you “be” a Christian? What makes a person a Christian? Is it a personal decision or a personal experience? Are there different types? Many people have asked these questions. Think of what it means to be a witness in a court room. You [...]
When determining the measure of a man, attitude is the one thing which trumps personality traits, physical appearance, and level of success. An ugly, homeless person who has a great attitude is often a more desirable person to be around than a handsome, successful and rich person who has a terrible attitude. Actually, it is [...]
A psychologist named Robert Jay Lifton performed studies on soldiers who had been prisoners of war in Korean and Chinese camps. In every case, Lifton determined that the first stage of conditioning was an assault on identity: “You are not who you think you are.” This is a systematic attack on a target’s sense of [...]
Have you ever wondered what your purpose in life is? Ever wondered whether you had a reason to live other than the normal day to day routine of your life? You’re climbing the social ladder, getting the biggest promotions, the best money, starting a family, and living your life to the fullest until the day [...]
This is the second part of a two-part article. If you missed it, there’s some extra context in Part 1. Last week we talked about small, low-effort portions of life that make a big difference. We called these small changes “shoelaces”. One example is taking the time to compliment or encourage someone. Now there’s a [...]
The I Am Who is God? How is his identity defined? Perhaps we should look at the first name — the only name — He gives Himself: “And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM” (Exodus 3:14). God called Himself the I Am. The Hebrew word hayah, meaning “to be,” is used here. [...]