Yearly Archives: 2021
Christian Quote #54: Lust As Laziness
Getting and staying free from lust requires hard work and dedication. The truth is that some of us are still bound because we’re lazy. Walk...
Ecclesiastes 9:3 (The Evil of Man)
Also, the hearts of the children of man are full of evil, and madness is in their hearts while they live, and after that...
Cultural Quote #68: Temptation Is Temporary
Don’t let a temporary temptation do permanent damage to your heart, mind, and relationships. Walk In Integrity
Christian Quote #53: St. Ignatius On Prayer
Pray as though everything depended on God; act as though everything depended on you. St. Ignatius
Christian Quote #52: God ≠ People
In this world, respect boils down to how much power an individual has. God does not care about power because he has it all...
Cultural Quote #67: What Doesn’t Define You
Just as our worst moments don’t define us, we shouldn’t define others by theirs. Walk In Integrity
Proverbs 16:32 (Self-Control)
Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit is better than he who takes a city.Proverbs...
Cultural Quote #66: Evidence That Healing Has Taken Place
The ability to speak freely about a person or past experience or situation or trauma is one evidence that healing has taken place. Walk In...
Christian Quote #51: God Is Not Afraid
When we are afraid, we represent God poorly because God is not afraid. Walk In Integrity
Cultural Quote #65: The Power of Understanding
When we seek to understand others, we seek to identify the reason or story behind the way they are, whether that has to do...
Cultural Quote #64: Are My Processes Trustworthy?
Have enough faith in yourself, God, and your processes to know that things will work out if you do your part, even if the...
Cultural Quote #63: Wisdom Is Based On Probability
We never want to be in a situation where we need to “get lucky” for things to work out. Luck is not dependable, but...
Proverbs 24:16 (Resilience)
For the righteous falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked stumble in times of calamity.Proverbs 24:16
Cultural Quote #62: Love Is Free
When you show people love, you give them a good feeling they would otherwise have to work very hard to obtain. Walk In Integrity
Cultural Quote #61: Forgive Your Mother
If you are tempted to be angry with your mother, remember that she carried you for 9 months, changed your dirty diaper hundreds of...
Everything Is Connected
If I have a migraine headache, the functioning of my entire body is impaired. I can't think as well, talk as well, exercise as...
Christian Quote #50: A Light In Dark Places
If you are feeling discouraged by what you see around you, here’s a thought: Maybe God called you to be a light in dark...
Cultural Quote #60: Questioning The Mainstream
If you live long enough, you will realize that the culture you grew up in had at least one major issue wrong. After that,...
Cultural Quote #59: This Builds Character
Every good thing we do without being compensated for comes backs to us in the form of character and self-respect. Walk In Integrity
Christian Quote #49: Accountability Is Universal
We may fool others, but we can’t fool our own minds (unless we go crazy). And we can’t fool God under any circumstance. This...
Cultural Quote #58: Value Character
Don’t be the guy who won’t hold the door for anyone without expecting something in return. Walk In Integrity
Cultural Quote #57: Counterfeits of Real Life
Porn isn’t real sex. Cocaine isn’t real energy. Alcohol isn’t real courage. Gambling isn’t real investing. Video games aren’t real life. Caffeine isn’t real...
Cultural Quote #56: Entertaining Thoughts
The ability to entertain one thought and discard another is a human being’s greatest leverage in life. Walk In Integrity
Cultural Quote #55: Wisdom Is Proactive
Fools wait for a crisis or disaster to take action. Wise people are proactive. Walk In Integrity
Cultural Quote #54: Freedom To Say No
Freedom is having the power to do what you want but only choosing what benefits you. Walk In Integrity
Cultural Quote #53: People Who Are Suffering
Do not expect much from people who are suffering. Walk In Integrity
Cultural Quote #52: When People Act Out
When someone is acting out, we have to figure what moved them away from their emotional and spiritual center and what action can be...
Cultural Quote #51: Discipline Exposes The Truth
For many people, the greatest pleasure in life comes from food and sexual stimulation. When you take away either of these, many truths about...
NTP Text Update — New Articles Thursday! (6.3.21)
Quick note I wanted to send out letting you know a new article will be posted every Thursday for the foreseeable future, typically early...
Cultural Quote #50: Changing A Belief
Changing a belief often involves acknowledging that my private experience is not an accurate indicator of how the world is in general. Walk In Integrity
Christian Quote #48: Pray For Yourself
Sometimes the most effective prayer is the one you pray for yourself. Walk In Integrity
Cultural Quote #49: Eliminating Temptation
When scientists analyze people who appear to have tremendous self-control, it turns out those individuals aren’t all that different from those who are struggling....
Cultural Quote #48: Identity Breeds Intrinsic Motivation
The ultimate form of intrinsic motivation is when a habit becomes part of your identity. It’s one thing to say I’m the type of...
NTP Text Message: Forgiveness (6.1.21)
The word of the day is forgiveness. I challenge you and me to forgive at least one person today. It’s good for our physical...
Proverbs 4:25-27 (Avoiding Evil)
Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will...
Proverbs 28:6 (Integrity)
Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.Proverbs 28:6
NTP Text Update (5.31.2021)!
Wanted to give you guys a quick update! As some of you already know, I decided to renew the blog this week under Walk...
Cultural Quote #47: An Unaccountable Man
An unaccountable man is a danger to himself and others. Walk In Integrity
Christian Quote #47: Loving The Undeserving
The Bible says that “God causes the sun to shine on the righteous and on the unrighteous.” What light are we withholding from others...
Cultural Quote #46: Toughness Defined
Toughness is the ability to go without. Walk In Integrity
Cultural Quote #45: This Increases Confidence
An act consistent with one’s values increases confidence. An act inconsistent with one’s values decreases confidence. Walk In Integrity
Christian Quote #46: Purity Defined
Purity is not a static list of what I have and haven’t done. It is a dynamic assessment of my heart state. Walk In Integrity
Cultural Quote #44: Freedom Explained
Freedom isn’t about having the opportunity to satisfy every impulse; it’s about having the strength to act on the good ones and resist the...
Cultural Quote #43: Stories As A Series Of Excuses
A story why something didn't work out is really just a series of excuses. Walk In integrity
Christian Quote #45: Obedience ≠ Circumstances
The obedience of the believer does not depend on circumstances. Adam sinned in paradise, Jesus obeyed in the desert. Sugel Michelen
Proverbs 10:9 (Integrity)
Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.Proverbs 10:9
The Hard Path To Freedom (Bullying And Sexual Integrity)
The following is a guest post submitted by user John David Contreras Abello. Achieving personal goals is a big deal for many people, because in...
Christian Quote #44: Damaging God’s Creation
To judge and speak ill of anyone is to damage God’s creation. Walk In Integrity
I Am A Spirit, But I Am Also A Body
To a non-person of faith, the title is confused. What do you mean I'm also a body? Isn't that the most obvious fact of...
Who Will I Become 5 Hours From Now?
In the US, it is common for job interviewers to ask, where do you envision yourself in 5 years from now? The question is...
God Is Speaking, But Am I Listening?
Have you ever asked God to speak to you? I know I have. Communication is the lifeblood of any relationship, and our relationship with...