Dr. Carolyn Coon

    As a verb, Webster defines steward as a person who: ” administers, guides, manages, oversees, supervises, tends,” etc. The obvious implication is that this person doesn’t actually own whatever is being tended but is trusted and empowered to manage. This thinking should also apply to our spiritual giftings. In fact, scripture tells us that our […]

  Do you ever get the feeling that you sometimes are in a battle with yourself? If so, you probably are. The simple way of looking at this seeming oxymoron-type phenomena is that your better self is battling your non better self. Is that possible? Of course and it rarely is comfortable. But looking at

  The third Law states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction (Newton). Using that as a guide, another way of applying that law is: there is always a cost in every decision you make. However,  many people don’t take the time to consider their cost – in the short term,

  Are you a control freak? Of course you are – just like the rest of us! Your ‘brand’ of control may not be the same as the next person, but let’s face it – you want to get your way! If we can agree that everyone controls, wants to control, does what is ‘acceptable’ to control

  When I was growing up I always enjoyed the story about Goldilocks and the 3 Bears. The focus on the porridge being … just right… appealed to me. The concept is a positive one… isn’t it? Isn’t being in the right place and doing the right thing (job) and living a right life (no

  Do you ever get the feeling that the battle you are currently fighting is all too familiar? A kind of déjà vu and not pleasant? I can’t speak for you but when I find an uncomfortable similarity I get  extremely irritated. Something that I thought I had overcome has come back and is attacking me again.

  Long title. But have you ever found yourself in the position where you care but it really doesn’t seem to make any difference… to anyone… that you do? Quite frustrating. And when you find yourself in that position does it make you wonder if you should? Of course not. If you care… you care.

  Why is it everyone, and I do mean everyone, always seeks to place blame?! It’s her fault, or his, or theirs, and even inanimate things don’t escape – didn’t have enough time, money, people, etc. Whenever there is the possibility of negative consequences, immediately most people starting looking for someone/something to indicate as the

  Doubt is and it is insidious. We all face it… or try and run from it, but it’s always hovering if it isn’t present in some form of strength. What do we do with doubt? Actually… what IS doubt? Webster says that doubt is: “uncertainty of belief or opinion that often interferes with decision-making.”

  Honestly… this isn’t necessarily all bad. Sometimes you have to do ‘things’ to shake up your life – not a lot, just a little to clear the cobwebs. Because – ruts are disastrous. And if you find yourself in one, I personally believe it’s critical to shake things up or you won’t see what’s