Category: self-improvement
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When Justice Sleeps and God is Silent
Bullied as a child, I vowed never to tolerate cruelty—especially toward the defenseless. That planted in me a fierce hunger… READ MORE
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The One Sin You’re Probably Committing Every Day
Mediocrity isn’t just laziness—it’s a moral failure to live up to your potential. Like sin, it’s falling short of who… READ MORE
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Assuming Malice, Projecting Guilt: A Study in Self-Awareness and Grace
We often assume others are judging us—when it’s really our own guilt speaking. This post explores how projection distorts relationships,… READ MORE
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Of Harbors and Horizons: The Intellectual Life in Christ
The Christian intellectual life is not a safe harbor but a voyage into mystery — often lonely, always transformative. Truth… READ MORE
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May the 4th Be With You: Missing the Mark and Finding Grace
In a world where we constantly miss the mark, the hope isn’t in perfection—but in grace. Like Luke Skywalker trusting… READ MORE
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Standing Inside the Fire: Risk, Regret, and the Courage to Love Again
After surviving the devastation of betrayal, I believed I’d never trust again. My ex-wife weaponized my childhood trauma, turning my… READ MORE
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Navigating Conflict Resolution: Overcoming the Sunk Cost Fallacy
Conflict resolution often means challenging ingrained beliefs, like the sunk cost fallacy. When fear and inertia drive decisions, progress stalls.… READ MORE
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Decisions Without Certainty: The Myth of Perfect Information
Perfect information is a myth, but great decision-making is an art. In a world of uncertainty, waiting for absolute clarity… READ MORE
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The Art of Intentional Relationships: Building and Nurturing Meaningful Connections
Intentional relationships require effort, care, and prioritization. By investing time, listening actively, and nurturing meaningful connections, we enrich our lives… READ MORE
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“Learning to think conscientiously for oneself is on of the most important intellectual responsibilities in life. …carefully listen and learn strive toward being a mature thinker and a well-adjusted and gracious person.”
~ Kenneth R. Samples
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Exploring philosophy, science, culture, and faith, this blog invites readers to think deeply, question assumptions, and grow toward wisdom. With reflections that weave together reason, imagination, and lived experience, it seeks not easy answers but a more thoughtful way of engaging the world—and our responsibility within it.
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