Opportunists are people who see a chance to gain some advantage from a situation, often at the los of ethics or morals. An opportunist snatches every opportunity to improve things for himself. These people act as if they are close friends. But they are not; they are opportunists.

Universalism is the belief that everyone will be saved. There are many people today who hold to universalism and believe that all people eventually end up in heaven. Perhaps it is the thought of men and women living a life of eternal torment in hell that causes some to reject the teaching of Scripture on this issue. For some it is a misrepresentation on the love and compassion of God—and the neglect of the righteousness and justice of God—that leads them to believe God will have mercy on every living soul. But the Scriptures do teach that some people will spend eternity in hell.

Distraction is a curse of modern life. Between our cell phones and computer screens, not to mention our kids and coworkers, our attention is constantly being sidetracked. It can become difficult to focus on any one task—or any one person—for very long.

If anything, the world is becoming a more distracting place. Technology is becoming more prevalent and effective. But hoping tech companies change their ways and your boss finally learns to respect your time may take longer than you’re willing to wait. Better to equip yourself with strategies you can utilize right away to manage distraction. After all, although distractions aren’t necessarily your fault, managing them is your responsibility.

In this episode, I discuss why distractions are so harmful, where they originate, and key techniques that will help you finally overcome distractions for good.

Consistency means doing what works. It means sticking with the tried-and-true. Consistency is also about being regular and steady. You have to put in consistent work in order to see results. This is true of everything in life from your work life to home life to social life. You need to put in the effort and results will follow. There’s just no way around it. So aim for consistency in everything you do. It yields results. Results lead to success.

An economic depression is a incident wherein an economy is in a state of financial turmoil, often the result of a period of negative activity based on the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rate. It is a lot worse than a recession, with GDP falling significantly, and usually lasts for many years. An economic depression is primarily caused by worsening consumer confidence that leads to a decrease in demand, eventually resulting in companies going out of business. When consumers stop buying products and paying for services, companies need to make budget cuts, including employing fewer workers.

We all experience change. Change is fluent and can be negative or positive. When things change in your life, it can impact your mental health and well-being. You may even feel out of control in situations that you didn’t expect. However, learning to manage the way you deal with these different situations will benefit your mental health. When good or bad change happens in your life, you’ll need to make an adjustment. Using healthy adjustment methods will help prevent negative effects on your mental health.

Modern slavery is where one person controls another by utilizing a weakness. It is often linked with human trafficking, where a person is forced into a service against their will – usually forced work or prostitution. The control can be physical, financial or psychological.

For many Americans, financial concerns are ever present, especially given the uncertainties of today’s economy. While worrying doesn’t solve much, having a plan to try to manage financial challenges can help ease some of that stress.

The Bible prophesies (or predicts) a leader will arise in the end time who will gain control over most of the world. This leader is referred to in scripture as the Antichrist. We don’t yet know who this man is, but we do know his purpose.

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Psychological manipulation can be defined as the exercise of excessive influence through mental distortion and emotional oppression, with the purpose to take power, control, benefits and/or privileges at the victim’s expense.

It is important to distinguish healthy social influence from psychological manipulation. Healthy social influence occurs between most people, and is part of the give and take of effective relationships. In psychological manipulation, one person is used for the benefit of another. The manipulator purposely creates an imbalance of power and take advantage ofthe victim to serve his or her agenda.