The root of INTEGRITY ...

 The root of our integrity is buried in our private life ... then reflected, reinforced & revealed in our public life ... 

Read the devotional here:

http://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/the-joshua-code/?day=10&utm_source=bg&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The%20Joshua%20Code%20(1)%2009/21/13%2004:00%20AM&utm_content=

When discord becomes harmony ...

It is impossible to please everyone ... or is it?

We've all experienced those moments where everyone in the room has a different idea, viewpoint, opinion or perspective. It can be awkward, uncomfortable, even irritating!

But what if, instead of remaining static in our viewpoint/ways, we all started listening to each other, working with each other, moving with each other, looking from the viewpoint of each other, you know "give & take" ... we might just achieve harmony & synchronicity.

John 17: 21 The Message
The goal is for all of them to become one heart and mind—
Just as you, Father, are in me and I in you,
So they might be one heart and mind with us.

Acts 2:44 NIV
All the believers were together and had everything in common.


Check out the video and commentary here:
http://io9.com/5947112/watch-32-discordant-metronomes-achieve-synchrony-in-a-matter-of-minutes?action_type_map=%7B%2210153226568265094%22%3A%22og.likes%22%7D&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%2210153226568265094%22%3A159320750875948%7D&action_ref_map&fb_action_ids=10153226568265094

Thinking differently about the people in our lives ...

If we're honest, many of us treat others differently, especially if there is something negative about the person.

Wouldn't it be helpful if people wore a sign around their neck telling us about the tough situation they're facing, so we would know how to "treat" them?

Or maybe we could think differently ... learn to read the signs—sometimes in flashing neon—that aren't visible ...

Here's a story that makes you think about it ...
http://www.mamamia.com.au/health-wellbeing/her-husband-had-an-accident/

How do you identify with those you are ministering to?

What does it mean to walk a mile in someone else's shoes?

Here's a new take on empathy & connection ...

See video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwndLOKQTDs

Think differently about stress ... it's a matter of life or death

Most of us view stress negatively. New research shows that we need to change our viewpoint. It could be a matter of life or death.

Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., explains some research & gives simple strategies for embracing the stressful times in our lives.


Check it out her TED Talk here:
 http://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend.html?utm_source=facebook.com&awesm=on.ted.com_hlyc&utm_campaign&utm_content=ted-androidapp&utm_medium=on.ted.com-android-share