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The Gift that Keeps Giving
When I was in the third grade, I got fifty cents to buy Christmas presents for my brother and sister.
Thanksgiving
The Pilgrims didn’t say, “Hey, let’s set aside a day for feasting on ham and turkey and all the trimmings, then watch some football.” Instead of one day to be thankful,…
Mirage
In my hurry to get to my next class, I took the shortcut around the gymnasium, ducked my head to miss the low-hanging branch, and wham! The sky went black for a moment.
Surrender (Stress Reducers Part 10 of 10)
Psychologists tell us that stress can be either bad (distress) or good (eustress). How do I determine whether my stress is good or bad?
Confrontation (Stress Reducers Part 9 of 10)
When I was ten years old, Daddy pulled into a gas station with a single pump in front of a weathered shack.
Medication (Stress Reducers Part 8 of 10)
The doctor said, “Take two aspirin and call me in the morning.” That was in the 1940s.
Acceptance (Stress Reducers Part 7 of 10)
When preachers use a road-rage analogy, everyone seems to recognize the feeling in themselves. I remember what it used to be like when another driver cut in front of me.
Results (Stress Reducers Part 6 of 10)
In the workplace, performance determines whether we keep our jobs. Therefore, striving for excellence seems like a good thing.
Pace (Stress Reducers Part 4 of 10)
The preacher said, “Repent! Give your heart to Jesus, and he will shower you with blessings.” This was great.
Commitment (Stress Reducers Part 3 of 10)
I made a stress-free decision after an abusive English teacher said I could make no better than a C if I didn’t turn in a book report.
Lofty Goals (Stress Reducers Part 2 of 10)
I grew up hearing the importance of lofty goals. “Dream big,” they said. “The sky is the limit.
Desire (Stress Reducers Part 1 of 10)
In 1978, I had a job that left me tied in knots. When I realized how stressed I was, I decided I would either find a way to be relaxed at all times, no matter how great…