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Why can't I control my anger? Or stop overeating? Or wasting time online?Why can't I seem to finish my projects? Or make progress in my spiritual life?Why do I fall for the same stupid temptations over and over again?When we fail, its easy to make excuses or blame our circumstances. But let's face it: the biggest enemy is usually the one staring back at us from the mirror every morning. We lack self-control. Self-control isn't very popular these days. We tend to think of it as boring, confining, the cop that shows up and shuts down the party. But the truth is that people who cultivate this vital virtue lead freer, happier, and more meaningful lives. After all, our bad habits - from the slight to the serious - bring a host of painful consequences. Ultimately, they keep us from becoming the people God created us to be.
About the Author
Drew Dyck is the author of Generation Ex-Christian: Why young adults are leaving the faith...and how to bring them back (2010) and Yawning at Tigers: You Can't Tame God, So Stop Trying (2014) . Drew has a M.A. in Theology and is the managing editor of Leadership Journal, a publication of Christianity Today International. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including USA Today, The Huffington Post, and CNN.com. Drew grew up in Canada and now lives in the Chicago area with his wife, Grace, and their children, Athanasius and Mary. They attend The Church of the Resurrection in Wheaton, Illinois. Connect with Drew at DrewDyck.com or follow him on Twitter @drewdyck.
