A Christmas Blessing to You

Thank you for visiting SDT for Transformation. Because of you, we have experienced tremendous success for our first year. You can look forward to our continued efforts to share the Good News about God’s transformation power! We wish you peace as you celebrate the birth of Christ, and blessings for the New Year! The Selma …

3 WAYS TO LIVE NOW IN GOD’S GRACE

By now, at age 62, I thought I would have my weight problem under control.  Not so. I’m still working at it!  Like me, you could be feeling, “By Now,” about a personal challenge. You think, “By now, I should be able to forget about that.” “By now, I should be making more money.”  Maybe, …

Surviving the Devastation of Toxic Relationships and Stormy Encounters

Are you, or someone you love, in a stormy relationship? My family experienced our first major hurricane a few years ago. By then, we’d already survived at least two blizzards, two tornadoes, and two small earthquakes!  The earthquakes happened without warnings. However, each storm was predicted with many warnings issued in advance. In the end, …

CHANGING THE CONVERSATION IN YOUR HEAD

There is at least one conversation you will have each day. It’s the one inside your head. So, what have you been saying to yourself lately? Are you gripped by persistent, negative thinking? If you are bombarded with negative thoughts, you did not get that way overnight. A lifetime of fear, shame, and other harmful …

SEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH

It’s Sunday, September 11. I grieve while watching the television news recording of the September 11 tragedy.   This month also recognizes another American tragedy which claims 41,000 lives  each year.  September is National Suicide Prevention Month.  Here are the testimonies of 4 suicide survivors.   Finally… If you are ready to give up on your life, …

LOSE THE FEAR AND TAKE BACK YOUR LIFE

Gustave Eiffel, designer of the Eiffel Tower, was afraid of heights. Johnny Depp and Sean Combs are afraid of clowns. Jennifer Aniston, Cher, and Whoopi Goldberg all have a fear of flying. Many of us share a fear of snakes, spiders, and bankruptcy! Fear can be a healthy emotion. It serves us in a good way …

4 REASONS WHY SERVING OTHERS ALSO SERVES YOU

On this past father’s day, I listened to an Air Force chaplain speak of several ways to build a legacy. He illustrated how serving others was one way to build our legacies. I could easily relate to a legacy of service through my dad. Dad regularly served his neighbors and church with his carpentry and plumbing skills. …

5 GREAT REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT QUIT TODAY

James is having a good day. He still has not found a job, but is positive it will happen soon. He is eating better and has quit smoking. This is a huge contrast to what his life looked like a few months ago. James was feeling like a loser. He was often discouraged and felt …

SDT HAS MOVED TO FLORIDA!

Did you miss us? We have certainly missed you. But, we have a great excuse for our brief absence. We were moving from Manassas, Virginia to Melbourne, Florida! SDT has moved to the Sunshine State! We are extremely excited about living and serving in the Melbourne community. However, our goal remains to bring you fresh …