This is how your brain activates creativity and helps you live like Jesus

Our brain works best when synchronized. The executive system of the brain regulates our emotions and keeps us connected with other people. We calm our emotions and repair ruptures. We  focus on what is important and shift our attention as necessary. We control our cravings and quiet our impulses. We stay proactive to complete commitments […]

Want Sustained Joy? Become a better mind reader.

Are you looking for mutually satisfying relationships and sustained joy? Learn to read minds. At Life Model Works, we call this the “Level 3 of the control center.” It is what helps us synchronize energy levels with other people, read their body language, and gauge their well being on a moment-by-moment basis. The result is, we feel […]

Five Tips for Being Approachable

Sometime interactions are easy. Sometimes they are a lot of work. What’s the difference? To experience sustained joy, we need relationships that feel safe, stay open and connected. One way to describe this process is “engaging the approach system.” What exactly does that mean? Well, it helps to know a little about the brain. At Life Model […]

The Secret To Becoming a Great Father No Matter Where You Came From

Father’s Day comes with mixed feelings. Some are thrilled to celebrate how their Dad loved them and who he shaped them to be. Others still have wounds from difficult or even dangerous relationships with their fathers. The good news is that both scripture and science promise that anyone can learn to be a great dad! Overcomer […]

Did the Devil Invent Comfort Food?

What do you think about when you think about food? The rich taste? The enchanting smells? The fresh ingredients? What you might not think about is how attached you feel to your food. Food creates a bond between the eater and the feeder. This can be seen when babies or animals are fed. They relate the sensations […]

If communication alone solved marriage problems

If communication alone solved marriage problems we would: solve our arguments with text messages email a solution talk a little longer and then feel understood listen our way to satisfaction … Common wisdom is that improving communication will improve a marriage. Now after decades of trying and dozens of approaches to improving communication, we should have […]

[Video] How Joy Can Change a Marriage

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The Secret of Everyday Joy

Joy shouldn’t be a secret. It’s just too important. Joy is what ignites the process of personal and spiritual transformation. If you are trying to grow or change, joy is the key ingredient that makes change last. With joy, marriages thrive. Couples connect. Family members feel seen and valued. With joy, students become more focused. […]

What does Pope Francis really believe? The answer should fill you with Joy.

Did Pope Francis read our book “Joy Starts Here. The Transformation Zone?” Since his appointment in 2013, Pope Francis has exploded on the international media. He has made headlines for his approach to a range of vulnerable subjects in today’s society. Now in his new book “The Joy of The Gospel” he is touching on […]