success

The valedictorian of a high school in South Carolina shared the gospel message during her graduation speech, speaking about how God carried her through the loss of her mother.

We face two problems: the urge for more and our resistance to less. We need more success to stay as happy as we are at present, and we fear failure lest we lose even what we have now. Brooks cites the nineteenth-century philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer’s insight: “Wealth is like seawater: the more we drink, the thirstier we become; and the same is true of fame.”

Most of us understand that money can buy the best mattress, but it can’t guarantee sleep. Why do millionaires, movie stars and top entertainers often turn to spirituality, drugs and alcohol for the answers if success satisfies? Many discover that money, fame and recognition are not the answers. CEOs, presidents and vice presidents frequently admit that they are happy when they reach production goals, but very unhappy when under budget, largely because they measure happiness by what’s happening to them. When things go well, they’re happy, when things go poorly, they’re unhappy. I’m not suggesting that we shouldn’t be productive, but if happiness is measured by our circumstances, it’s going to be a very rough road.

If you don’t think you have high blood pressure, this story may change your mind. Or cause your blood pressure to rise.

As Christians, we are well aware of the dangers pride poses. So how do we live with confidence in who the Lord made us to be without crossing that line?

Why am I writing today’s article about a man whose team lost the NBA Finals? Because wins and losses are not enough to define success.

While we are fascinated by success, we are fulfilled by service. How can we be even more fulfilled today?

In what’s being called “the best title game in college football history,” the Clemson Tigers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide last night on a touchdown with one second left in the game.

All parents want what's best for their children, sure, but what if God is calling them out of safety or comfort and inviting them to more? How do you handle that?

The American dream is focused on the idea of personal success...but is that Jesus promises us if we follow him? Not at all. He has so much more for us.