by Joel Walton | Apr 21, 2018 | General Interest, Life Transitions, Resilience
The 1980’s and 1990’s saw the rise of a movement that has impacted today’s culture and educational system – particularly for the generation who grew up during those decades. It was the self-esteem movement and it gained the backing of both lawmakers and business...
by Joel Walton | Mar 28, 2018 | Book Reviews
As Christians, we’ve been given a beautiful, life-altering, attitude-shifting gift called “grace.” It first appeared on a piece of wood atop Mt. Calvary and it reaches out to you each day of your life. It’s the undeserved, unearned, yet unending element that separates...
by Joel Walton | Mar 26, 2018 | Life Transitions, Relationship, Resilience
You probably don’t spend much time thinking about it, nevertheless you probably spend a significant amount of time dealing with it. It has effects on your thoughts, your feelings, and your desires. What am I talking about? FEAR. It’s the birthplace of stress and...
by Joel Walton | Mar 10, 2018 | Family, Relationship
Recently, a wife posted on Facebook a picture of a new floral dress her husband had bought her. Her love language is gifts and this gesture really resonated with her. In the comments section, some people were happy for her and affirmed the husband’s kindness –...
by Joel Walton | Feb 21, 2018 | Life Transitions, Resilience
Who are you? I don’t mean your name, your titles, your job or accomplishments, or even your failures? No, I mean your true identity. Who are you, really? What motivates you – Excites you – Fulfills you – Inspires you, or better yet, what controls...
