Archive for Al Earley

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Earley: Aren’t you glad 2020 is over?

After Christmas I heard countless people ask, “Aren’t you glad 2020 is over?” The appropriate response is to ... Read more

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Earley: Christian faith and the importance of body image

Becky tells of a time in her life when whether a day was good or bad was determined ... Read more

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Earley: Should Christianity and psychology be at odds?

Phyllis was a single mother of two teenage boys. As I sat in her apartment, we were dealing ... Read more

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Earley: Make me like Joe

A mother was going shopping with her two little boys. The children had discovered the power of the words, ... Read more

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Earley: Manage sexual lust, avoid temptation

God has given us the gift of sexual intimacy as a wonderful gift for men and women in ... Read more

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Earley: Deal with your mortality

We gathered around this great woman of faith. Her son had brought her to his home so she ... Read more

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Earley: Give yourself a prayer retreat

Are you a disciple of Jesus? A committed and deepening prayer life is one of the keys to ... Read more

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Earley: The definition of love

We like when things are defined, and we know what we are talking about, measuring and calculating. Love ... Read more

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Earley: Prayer in the oddest places

A child once prayed, “Dear God, bless Mommy and Daddy. And Lord, take care of yourself. If anything happens ... Read more

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Earley: Delayed gratification and discipleship

In 1972, psychologist Walter Mischel asked children, “Do you want one marshmallow now, or two in five minutes?” ... Read more

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