Our guest Dr. Paul Meier had some help on identifying narcissism, and what Christ calls us to. You can read Dr. Meier's book on narcissism here www.meierclincs.com

NARCISSISM SYMPTOMS: SOME EXAMPLES OF A SIGNIFICANT DEGREE OF NARCISSISM

1. They think the world revolves around them

2. They demand excessive attention

3. They tend to be controlling

4. They are manipulative

5. They are selfish

6. They have little or no guilt for any sins

7. They think they’re always right, and if you disagree, you are wrong!

8. They punish you with sarcasm and other critical comments

9. They usually either grew up “spoiled” or abused—most often spoiled or the favorite child of one of the parents.

10. On the highway, they think they own the road

11. In a prayer meeting, they act spiritual and take up most of the sharing time and leave little for the remainder of the group

12. In any business arrangement, they deserve everything and you deserve nothing

13. They would “borrow” money or other things from you with no intent to return it

14. They would steal from you if they thought they could not get caught

15. They would say they love you in order to have sex, then ditch you with no guilt

Listen to Dr. Meier and Scott HERE

I don't know about you, but I have a hard time getting back into the swing of things after a long holiday weekend? If you don't... How do you do it???

Eating junk food has a price.  Here are some typical junk foods and the amount of exercise required to burn them off.
 

Christine’s Freedom Cupcakes  217 calories, 10 grams fat

1 hour walking the dog

Sprinkles Cupcake 475 calories, 24 grams fat

1 hour of climbing steep stairs

Snack size bag of Doritos 250 calories, 13 grams fat

1.25 hours yoga

A restaurant serving of tortilla chips and guacamole: 833 calories, 50 grams fat

2.25 hours of aerobics

Ice cream sundae, small: 279 calories, 7 grams fat

2 hours milking a cow

 For Christine’s cupcake recipe click HERE

Listen to Christine below:

Christine talks about healthy alternatives for favorite holiday foods

Christine talks CUPCAKES!

I hope you have an AMAZING 4th of July weekend. I was inspired today by reading USA today, they had a story on how you can Make A Difference this weekend. Here are some of the ideas:

-- Celebrate the 4th by sending a message of thanks to our troops defending our freedoms abroad. Visit the USO.org website to leave your message and be inspired by the other messages of thanks.

-- Or you can dedicate your celebration to the troops, encourages the folks at DoSomething.org. Take a moment of silence for them, or collect supplies for a DoSomething HeroBox to send to military currently serving.

-- Invite a neighbor or lonely relative to join in your 4th of July festivities this weekend. Or drop off a pie or freshly baked cookies to a neighbor or friend who might be stuck at home or the hospital due to an illness.

If you have some great ideas to add, that would be AWESOME!