Reconciliation in the Church: 5 Steps to Heal Wounds

Reconciliation in the Church: 5 Steps to Heal Wounds

How can you heal broken fellowship? What is the biblical model for reconciliation in the church? As you’re probably well aware, Christian fellowship is not exempt from conflict, hurt feelings, and broken relationships. Fortunately, the Bible provides direction for reconciliation in the church, calling on you to be a peacemaker. This doesn’t mean sweeping problems under the rug. True peacemaking faces conflict head-on. Read more to learn biblical methods for reconciliation in the church.

Thinking in Bets: Annie Duke’s Decision Strategies

Thinking in Bets: Annie Duke’s Decision Strategies

Have you read Thinking in Bets, Annie Duke’s book about decision-making? What application does it have for your life? In Thinking in Bets, Annie Duke shares strategies that can help you become more consistently rational and intellectually flexible. When you think in bets, you start with a foundation of well-informed beliefs, you become adept at learning from the outcomes of your past decisions, and you find a group of people who can help stop you from slipping into ineffective habits. These three building blocks—beliefs, outcomes, and groups—are the core of Duke’s philosophy. Keep reading to learn how to think in

Why People Believe in Fake News: What Science Says

Why People Believe in Fake News: What Science Says

Can science explain why people believe in fake news? Are we wired to believe false information? False information is all around us. Not only is it being produced, but it’s also being spread by people who believe it’s true. Science provides some interesting answers to why people believe in fake news. Basically, we’re simply wired to believe. Keep reading to learn why people believe in fake news.

The Dangerous Strategies of Satan to Watch Out For

The Dangerous Strategies of Satan to Watch Out For

What are some strategies of Satan you need to watch out for? How do these strategies present themselves in your life? The main strategies of Satan include self-lies, toxic thoughts, and various mental battles. Essentially, Satan is invested in your defeat, and his primary target is your mind. Knowing about the strategies of Satan will help you to spot them in your own life. Keep reading for the main strategies of Satan.

A Visionary Company: What It Is and What It Isn’t

The 3 Common Characteristics of a Good Business

What qualifies as a visionary company? What are the truths and myths about companies that endure? In Built to Last, bestselling author Jim Collins and Stanford professor Jerry I. Porras embarked on a six-year research project to 1) identify the characteristics that distinguished the very best companies, and 2) use these insights to create a framework for those who want to build a visionary company of their own. To this end, the authors identified and analyzed 18 visionary companies that performed exceptionally well over a long period of time.  Read more to learn about the qualities of a visionary company.

Shaping a Christ-Like Character: The 4 Tools God Uses

Shaping a Christ-Like Character: The 4 Tools God Uses

How do you form a Christ-like character? What tools does God use? One of the purposes of your life is to be like Jesus more and more by taking on his values and character. Because you were created in the image of God, you innately have a Christ-like character in you, but it hasn’t been shaped yet. That’s the work that God does over your lifetime if you invite him to do so. Read more to learn how God develops a Christ-like character in you.

The Simple Path to Wealth by J.L. Collins: Overview

The Simple Path to Wealth by J.L. Collins: Overview

What is The Simple Path to Wealth about? What advice does J.L. Collins give to beginner investors? In The Simple Path to Wealth, blogger and financial expert JL Collins offers a simple road map to achieving financial independence and a secure retirement: Spend less than you make, avoid debt, save “F-You Money,” and invest in stock index funds. He demystifies stocks and bonds, as well as a plethora of investment plan options. Below is a brief overview of The Simple Path to Wealth by J. L. Collins.

Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die

Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die

Have you read Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die? What are the key takeaways? In our hyper-connected society, important messages often fail to gain traction, while bad ideas and falsehoods go viral and seem to stick around forever. Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die explores what makes some messages “stick”. Based on a wide-ranging research, the book identifies six criteria that anyone can apply for shaping a sticky message. Continue reading for key takeaways of Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die.

Women and Confidence: Why They Lack Self-Faith

Women and Confidence: Why They Lack Self-Faith

Do women tend to be less confident than men? What do you think the reason is behind women’s lack of self-confidence? According to Katty Kay and Claire Shipman, the authors of The Confidence Code, women have less confidence than men because women tend to underestimate their abilities—their self-perception is negatively skewed. Men, on the other hand, tend to overestimate their abilities.  In this article, we’ll discuss women and confidence. Specifically, we’ll take a look at the evidence of the confidence gap between genders, and the differences in how men and women express confidence.