Giving credit where credit is due. Stephen Covey’s “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” has become a staple in personal development and leadership training, universally praised for its timeless principles. Some claim that these principles are rooted in Covey’s Mormon faith, but a closer examination reveals a different story. While Covey’s religious upbringing undoubtedly influenced…
Category: Religion
Positive Thinking vs. Divine Grace: Why Joel Osteen’s Message Wouldn’t Fly in the First Century
If Joel Osteen lived during New Testament times. The core message of Joel Osteen’s “good news” is that God’s love can elevate you from mediocrity and small dreams. By believing in and obeying God, you can achieve big dreams, self-esteem, favor, health, wealth, influence, a better job, a positive self-image, and a life free from…