There are two kinds of dieters in this world. Those who see a piece of chocolate cake as a monumental hurdle to overcome, and those who see that same piece of chocolate cake as a reminder of their ...

Temptation is common to everyone. It can be as benign as thinking about having “seconds” on dessert. Or, it can be extremely serious – with damaging consequences such as a destroyed a marriage, a ...

How many times have you told yourself, I don't need that doughnut/cigarette/new pair of shoes, thinking that you'd gotten your urge under control, only to go back for that item of temptation later? If ...

Rather than try to resist temptation in the moment, many successful people arrange their lives to minimize the need for ...

Because I grew up in a family where there was no greater authority than the Bible and then did graduate work in Biblical studies, I am frequently reminded of passages of Scripture by current events.

Who has "California Girls" and "My Girl" back-to-back on their playlist? Hello? Speak up. Anyone? Didn't think so. Nonetheless, pairing the Beach Boys and the Temptations — two grand names in American ...

Whether it's highlighted in major news headlines about Argentinean affairs and Ponzi schemes, or in personal battles with obesity and drug addiction, individuals regularly succumb to greed, lust and ...

Professor Loran Nordgren finds that people believe they have more restraint than they actually possess 8/3/2009 - Whether it's highlighted in major news headlines about Argentinean affairs and Ponzi ...