Buddha and Jesus: Who Were They? (Part 3 – Ministry)

In this series, we’ve been comparing Buddha and Jesus in order to get into a better position to evaluate whether claims about their similarity hold up under scrutiny. So far,

Buddha and Jesus: Who Were They? (Part 2 – Pre-Ministry Life)

My goal in this blog series is to compare the teachings of Buddha and Jesus in order to see how closely they align. Before I get into controversial waters, it is absolutely

Buddha and Jesus: Who Were They? (Part 1 – The Chosen Mothers)

To start off this series, I thought it reasonable to go to the beginning. Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) and Jesus (the Christ) were both born. So, how similar were the

Buddha and Jesus: Where My Investigation Began

In 2013, I visited Cambodia. The predominance of Buddhism in the country was apparent to me as an American. Instead of churches and crosses, there were orange-robed monks

How Pulling Weeds Will Help You Increase Your Influence

In order to enact lasting change, we need to first learn how to maintain that change within ourselves. From there, we have the opportunity to increase our responsibility.

Why Everyone Should Use Airbnb

My husband and I have rented out rooms in our house since our second year of marriage. Before Airbnb was around, we rented rooms out to students at the university.

Three Ways to Change a Person’s Convictions

Convictions are rooted in the combination of core values and beliefs. We all have convictions not only about how things actually are in the world, but about how things

How to Conduct a “Reality Check” on Your Worldview

The definition of “worldview” is just what it seems: your worldview is how you view the world. It’s your philosophy of life. It’s your explanation of the deeper meaning of things,

What it Feels Like to Do What You Were Made to Do

Have you ever wondered why you are on planet Earth?

Six Reasons You’ll Be Happier if You Keep Commitments

There are two types of commitments: external, and internal. To have internal commitment is to have integrity—to follow through with your determined intentions. To