Archive - Shine Your Light! - Develop Spiritual Disciplines and Wisdom

The Secret of Dopamine: How the Chemical of Desire Helps You Achieve Your Goals (and Leads You Astray)

Lessons from 'The Molecule of More' by Daniel Lieberman and Mike Long

Aug 5 •

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July 2025

Four Steps to Take Your Thoughts Captive

(So your thoughts don't take you captive)

Jul 15 •

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June 2025

The Destruction of Distraction

How to Practice Presence

Jun 29 •

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We Live In Patterns: How to Free Yourself From Insecurity

Announcement: Shine Your Light will move from one long weekly post to shorter, more digestible daily posts.

Jun 23 •

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Breaking Down Strongholds: The Deception of "Self-Development"

Lessons from Every Thought Captive by Kyle Idleman (Part 2)

Jun 2 •

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May 2025

April 2025

Why "Small" Choices Define Your Life (And How To Change Them)

Lessons from the Sermon on the Mount (Part 5)

Apr 29 •

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Happy Easter! - The Resurrection of Hope

Lessons from The Oxford Handbook on Hope

Apr 20 •

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The Emotional Life of the Soul

Lessons from the Sermon on the Mount (Part 4)

Apr 15 •

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Be Authentic (Not A Pretender)

Lessons from The Sermon on the Mount (Part 3)

Apr 8 •

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