Gratitude is about your Perspective not Circumstances

Although Canadians and Americans celebrate thanksgiving in different months, I'm sure we can all agree on one thing: it's a beautiful time of the year. The leaves are changing, apples are ready to pick, and families get together for good food. For most people it's also a time to focus on gratitude. However, thanksgiving shouldn't …

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Book Review: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Published in 1989, Stephen Covey's book "7 Habits of highly effective people" has impacted thousands of people around the world by helping them shift their perspective on how they think about life, goals, and success. After reading this book, I would recommend it to anyone trying to grow more in the following areas: Self-discipline Time …

Christianity is more about Application and Less about Information

I remember reading the Bible for the very first time: I was 19 years old, just graduated high school and taking a year off before heading to University. Around this time, I was also questioning everything about my life. I was seeking for something deeper to live for,  for meaning and purpose, for something compelling …

The Difference Between the Wise and the Fool

The bible often talks about the character called "the fool" especially in the book of Proverbs. However, the word "fool" is also mentioned over 60 times throughout the bible! And If you are anything like me, you grew up thinking that a fool was equivalent to an ignorant or unintelligent person, but that's not the …

How to Set New Year’s Goals with the Right Mindset

Would it surprise you if I told you that 92 percent of people don’t actually keep their New Year’s resolutions? (according to research done by University of Scranton). In fact, by the second week of February, 80 percent of New Year's goals fail, according to U.S. News article "Why 80 Percent of New Year's Resolutions …

Why Process is More Important than Results

  “If people knew how hard I had to work to gain my mastery, it would not seem so wonderful at all.” - Michelangelo Although Michelangelo is known as one of the greatest artists the world has ever seen, he credits his creative success to hard work and discipline—the stuff that people don't see. People …

Book Review: “Ask It” by Andy Stanley

  In his book "Ask It," Andy Stanley focuses on one specific question that if applied to your life correctly will help you make better decisions.  While the book includes numerous examples of real life experiences, it's also rooted in biblical principles. The main question is simple, yet powerful and revolutionary. Applying it to your …

Book Review: Total Money Make Over by Dave Ramsey

No matter who you are, money can either be a blessing or a curse depending on how you manage it. As a young college graduate in my mid-twenties, I am now realizing how little I know about money. Plus, I have student loans to pay back and a wedding coming up soon. This gives me …