Your Daily Compass

  Jesus and the magic of attitude - In the book “Become the Boss of You,” we are taken into the realm of magic to make a point. The book highlights two iconic figures: Glinda, the kind-hearted witch from The Wizard of Oz, and Gandalf, the wise wizard from The Lord of the Rings. In this tale of magic, Dorothy's remarkable willingness to accept Glinda's aid is a testament to her childlike openness. I would not trust the counsel of a stranger and venture away from the only world I just landed in accompanied by a dog that offered me no protection. Dorothy does just that. Similarly, Frodo Baggins displays a similarly open and innocent demeanor towards Gandalf's guidance. Embracing childlike faith in Jesus's teachings can bring profound benefits, leading to growth and understanding for a more enriching life. The teachings of Jesus and the teachings of God were revolutionary in their time, and understanding the societal challenges they faced can deepen our appreciation ...

Introduction to The Lord’s Prayer. To me, the Lord’s Prayer is the most important. If I could only have one, that would be it. It is by far the one I cling to the most. I understand that this is my personal opinion. Yet, it's a belief I've held close throughout my life that has come to my aid time and again. As we take a deeper dive into the Lord's Prayer, it is apparent that it isn't just any prayer. It's more like a code of faith. Almost as if it were a magic instrument for spiritual growth. Some consider the Lord’s prayer a summary of the good news Jesus taught. The Lord’s prayer is full of powers that help us. Think about the meanings of every phrase because each one is put there for a reason. Repeating and declaring the Lord’s prayer with emotion energizes us. It grounds us. It revitalizes us. You can receive practical spiritual advice once you learn the meaning behind what Jesus taught us in this prayer. One way to begin is to recite this prayer from memory or...

  Trust and Truth – We all feel the weight of our uncertain times. It's an era where we might wake up to news of our hard-earned savings taking a hit or our job being outsourced. It's a time when even the institutions we once trusted seem questionable. We come across articles about fact-checking, which leaves us wondering, “Can I really trust the fact-checker?” Trust appears to be under siege. Our capacity to have faith seems uncertain as technology marches forward. Truth should reflect reality. It should be a constant. A fact impervious to the whims of the day. Yet, the optics are not good. Our news sources, political leaders, and even those who wear clothing to represent themselves with the divine can fall short of our need for truth. If you need the truth and ask a behavior scientist, they may tell you it is a difficult concept, but not to worry. We can measure it. We can get to it by combining Correspondence, Coherence, and Pragmatic theories. So, you go home and look up t...