Self-Medicating the Pain of Perfectionism

In an article in The Atlantic, Ann Dowsett Johnston writes honestly about what she calls "the tyrannical myth of perfection." Here's how ...

Actor Johnny Depp's Need to Hide

In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine Johnny Depp admitted his difficulties in connecting with other people. Depp said:

Covering myself up in makeup, ...

Famous Actress on the Pain of Aging

Kristin Scott Thomas, the British-born actress who was nominated for an Oscar (The English Patient), talked about the pressure of growing older in a culture ...

Tim Keller on Work as Service vs. Idolatry

Speaking to a secular audience on MSNBC's Morning Joe show, Tim Keller offered the following advice on work, careers, and success:

When you make your ...

CIA Agent on How to Recruit 'Traitors'

Jason Matthews, a 30-plus year CIA veteran, shared how he and fellow "case workers" convinced people to betray their country and share secrets ...

NPR Show Explores 'The Voice' In Our Heads

NPR's popular radio show This American Life featured an episode titled "The Devil Inside Me." The show asked various people if they ever ...

Geologist Finds Valuable Stone Under Land's Surface

In 2007, pro baseball pitcher Matt White had an aunt who had been struggling for years to make ends. When her health started to decline, she was forced ...

Jockey Wins by Imputing Goodness to His Horse

Editor's Note: The doctrine of imputation involves the idea that God reconciles sinners to himself by declaring them to be righteous on account of ...

Scientists Discover 'Treasure' in 'Junk DNA'

Thousands of years ago the Bible declared that every human being is "fearfully and wonderfully made." Now modern science is finally realizing ...

Lady Gaga Admits Her Self-image Struggles

In a 2010 interview with New York magazine, a self-confident Lady Gaga declared,

I believe that everyone can do what I'm doing. Everyone can access ...