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Been to the circus and seen the elephants? The domesticated ones are amazing to watch, but what if an elephant were not tamed? What would happen then? Elephants are the largest living animals walking on earth at 13 feet tall weighing up to 15,000 pounds that can destroy about anything, (I saw a TV news story showing an elephant on rampage literally tossing cars around like small toys and...

Reflections on God’s protection and provisionBy Dwight Bain“Where were you when you heard about the terrorist attacks?” Ask any American above the age of 15 and they will get a sad look in their eyes and tell you exactly where they were on 9/11/2001. We remember any major crisis and the terrorist attacks on 9/11 were the deadliest in our nation’s history. What we remember about...

“What does it take to win at work?” People have asked me that question dozens of times after a keynote speech or radio talk show. They wanted to know the action to take to build a successful life instead of being trapped in long term failure. It's a great question, but since every person faces different challenges there isn't a 100% specific answer that works for every...

A recent USA Today poll asked this question, “Which best fits your holiday emotional state?” · Relaxed - 18% · Joyful - 31% · Stressed - 27% · Depressed - 24% Why do people feel so overloaded with additional problems during the holidays? I believe the majority of the pressure they feel is from...

Major change is almost impossible to manage alone, that’s why leaders turn to others for insight and guidance during times of massive change. They know that taking the right action quickly can prevent a stressful situation from getting worse and in fact may surprise them by turning into unexpected success. I’ve had the chance to come alongside thousands of leaders over the last twenty...

How to get really M.A.D. to make a difference? by Dwight Bain Are you facing an incredibly difficult time in your life right now? If so, know that you are not alone, even though it may feel like it. During the painful times of life it is easy to get mad at what is going on around you, and it is normal when you feel hurt to lash out in anger, literally to pass on the pain to others....

Strategies to rebuild your life, home & business By Dwight Bain Storms can be deadly. That's why emergency weather management facilities send out such serious warnings ahead of time to protect the lives of our children, homes and communities. We know to stay inside during severe weather and to unplug our televisions and computers because we know that in bad weather bad things can happen....

Kids need people to love them than ever in today’s world. That’s why I am such a strong supporter of Grandparent’s being involved in the lives of their grand kids… usually. What I mean is that not every family has access to healthy relationships that will add greater value to their children. Why aren’t grand kids more involved in the lives of their own grandchildren? Well there are...

Home should be the safest place where our deepest needs are met. Then why do many couples who feel desperately in love before they say, “I do” so desperate to split up a year later? That is what led me to develop 43 key factors to use in tracking marital connection or to measure the level of marital conflict. I began this list in the early 1980's and update it every year because I noticed...

How can you Protect Kids from Bullies? by Dwight Bain Suicides shouldn’t be part of a school experience, but for thousands of students who are bullied every year the thought of dying is actually easier than to go to school and be intimidated or beat up by their peers. School should be one of the safest places instead of a scary place because of bully behavior. Yet the recent number of...