Discipline is the key to forging a new life.  Technically it starts with moment-to-moment discipline.  For my life it starts with the night before.  One author calls it the PM bookend.  Before you go to bed you set yourself up for success.  I prepare the coffee pot, set out the dishes and such for breakfast. …

 While the waters on sin may seem muddy, we still must call sin, sin.  The difference is that we must first be open to hear that our words, thoughts or actions might be sinful though fully acceptable for someone else.  Most of the time when someone suggests that I might have sinned, I become defensive. …

     Once a person checks into a shelter they have a choice to make.  They can decide that they are going to make some life adjustments.  They will take time to evaluate, “How did I get here?”  An honest assessment can be very helpful.  Many make a mental list of all of the people that…