Face Life’s Chaos

Today I'm gonna talk with David about the blessing of obstacles. Do they stop me, slow me down, or show me a better way? Don't let them stop you, use them to get ahead!

I talk with David about bullying and its corrosive malignance. It damages everyone involved, even the bully. Don't be like him, rise above.

I talk with David about the disaster of shutting out dialog. No matter who we want to blame; the one who refuses to talk about it is responsible for divisiveness. Dialog is always a two-way street.

Today I'm gonna to talk with David about the dangers friends can introduce. Good ones inspire; but bad ones can lead you astray. Pick wisely and avoid dark places.

I talk with David about how my best friend showed me true loyalty and friendship; and what it cost. Good friends will fill your heart.

Today I talk with David about how my salmon fishing experience can help him overcome chaos when it happens. Watching the waves makes you “talk to Ralph,” look at the horizon instead. Stay focused and stay sane.

Today I talk with David about selfish greed. Stealing is a scourge on society. It costs everyone a lot of money and hurts a lot of people. But what does it do to the thief? Have I got an apple of a story for you!

Today I'm gonna to talk with David about weaknesses. We all have'em, but how do we treat'em; as excuses for failure, or as opportunities to become stronger? Stronger is better. So get in the game and get strong.

Rod talks with David about last week's school shooting in Tennessee. What a heartbreak. He tries to help him focus on the only workable solution to further tragedies.

I talk with David about taking responsibility for choices and actions. Responsibility-ducking, finger-pointing, and blame-shifting never fixed anything. Stand up and man-up. Own it and move on.

Don't confuse sadness or discouragement with depression. That's like comparing molehills to mountains. Many years ago I was in a deep depression; I searched for and found a way out. Let me share it with you.

Instead of being a “book of rules” for Christians, the Bible has answers. Did you know that any relationship question you might have is answered in the Bible? It's like your personal GPS through life.

Did you know that most people who reject the Bible don't really know what it is? That's like turning down a pot of gold because someone else said the old pot was worthless! I tell you, there's gold inside; It's worth looking into.

Advice! Everybody wants to give you advice. Whatcha gonna do? Listen to everyone? Listen to no one? listen to some? Good choosing makes for good long-term results and outcomes.

Three positive things come from integrity: You keep out of trouble, you'll be respected by others, and you'll walk in the blessings of God. Becoming a person of integrity has a lot to offer. It's up to you.

I help David explore the real problem of gun ownership and how to overcome violence.

I talk with David about standing strong and living without compromise. Without clarity in convictions it’s easy to wimp out. Standing firm is good. Nobody respects a snowflake.

Don't give up on dreams; instead, hold on to them through hope. A clear goal and a firm expectation to achieve it is all you need!

Today I'm going to talk with David about fear, False Evidence Appearing Real.People sometimes let fear stop them from accomplishing good things or fulfilling their dreams. Sometimes people use fear for manipulation and control.Confident living is always better than angst.

we talk about coping with setbacks and disappointments. When real life takes a turn into darkness, what happens to your mood? Do you dispair and give up; or do you look for the stars? You cannot control life, but you might master your mood.

Blatant discrimination is gripping and crippling our culture. Can we survive as a society if we won't listen to each other?