The Journal

Have you ever felt that you were letting other people determine what kind of day you were going to have? If they were angry,...

We’ve all laid awake in bed at night, replaying scenarios in our head. We think about things we could have done differently—what we should...

When I founded The Center • A Place of HOPE over 35 years ago, I didn’t fully appreciate that almost all struggles and afflictions...

The world continues to prove that it can be a challenging place for us to live and thrive among our fellow man. We don't...

Healthy people are growing people, and people do not grow healthy in isolation. We need each other for many reasons, including companionship, encouragement, support,...

Each child has a way of learning which resonates with them.  What type is your child? Understanding how your child processes information (and even...

People today have pretty stressful lives.  I know I do, with the demands of running The Center, writing and speaking, commitments to my faith...

Over and over again, I have heard the anguished cry of someone saying to me, "But it's not fair!"  Often I cannot offer them...

Young adults are still young into their twenties. Just how far into their twenties really becomes individual to each person. In general, young men...

We constantly use relationships to determine our position in life. We observe the people around us and make decisions about who we are based...

It can be very difficult to determine what you consider a desire and a need in your life. When asked, you may give what...

Springtime represents the start of something new, and the blossoming of nature. It’s a season of hopefulness and new beginnings. For many of us,...