Goals are important, because they point us in a specific direction and help us to create action steps that have purpose and meaning. Yesterday we shared about our first goal for iHope in 2018, to build church and community partnerships. Today we are excited to share Goal #2. Goal #2: Resource our churches and community … Continue reading Our 2018 Goals: Goal #2
This time last year, iHope was still a vision. We hadn’t even incorporated with the state as a new business, let alone fixing up the building, finishing IRS paperwork, or starting to hold counseling sessions. And here we are in January 2018! iHope is open and running. Much was accomplished in 2017, and we are … Continue reading Our 2018 Goals: Goal #1
You may or may not be interested in setting a New Years Resolution, but undoubtedly there have been times in life when you’ve set goals to work toward. Why do we do this? Is it worth the energy and effort? In a nutshell, the answer would be: Yes. It is worth setting goals. It is … Continue reading Is it worth setting goals?
We all want good things in life. We want happiness, we want a steady job, we want deep friendships, we want healthy kids, we want good things. But is the old cliché true that you can have too much of a good thing? Defining "A Good Thing" We can't answer the question without more fully … Continue reading Is There Really Such Thing as “Too Much of a Good Thing”?
The official Thanksgiving holiday may be past for this year, but is your heart actually less thankful today than last Thursday? We hope you enjoyed a fun celebration on Thanksgiving Day, eating delicious foods with family and friends. But every day is an opportunity to give thanks and celebrate the gifts we have! Whenever we … Continue reading An ongoing need for thanksgiving
Wait a minute. This isn’t Latin class. Why are we starting off with a different language? There’s a point behind it all, trust me. What came to mind when you read the title? Most would lean toward the word Sincere. Sincerity, honesty, trust. These are things we search for in others, components of relationships that … Continue reading Sine Cera
When we mess up, fail, or struggle, it is very tempting to make excuses. “The dog ate my homework” may be an old cliché, but our more “grown up” excuses aren’t any better. How can we handle this temptation ourselves, and handle other people giving us excuses? Take the high road We are most tempted … Continue reading Excuses, Excuses
We know that the Ten Commandments in the Bible tell us not to covet, which means to be jealous and want what other people have. But it’s a safe guess that at some point in life, you have experienced the feeling of jealousy. It’s one of the most universal feelings we have. So how do … Continue reading Handling the green monster of jealousy
Looking around us, it seems like everyone has a smartphone. You probably have one yourself; 77% of people do! Smartphones are not inherently good or bad, but the way that we use them has a large influence on our daily life. How comfortable do you feel with how you’re using your smartphone? Do you want … Continue reading How do you use your smartphone?
A household "spring cleaning" allows you to clean the dust and dirt that hides away in unnoticed spots - behind the refrigerator, on top of the kitchen cabinets, or under the beds. We can ignore those hidden spots, but that doesn't make the dust go away. The same is true of the dust and dirt … Continue reading Spiritual Spring Cleaning