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Scripture “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”James 1:2–3 Opening Thought Struggle is not a sign of God's absence.It is often the proof of His presence. Difficulty awakens desire.Hardship strengthens the heart.Pain produces perseverance.Criticism refines calling. What... Continue Reading →
Every day, at midnight, we are each given three imaginary coins.They cannot be saved. They cannot be carried over to tomorrow.They can only be spent in the day we are in. We have complete freedom to decide where those coins go.Some will spend all three in one place—on work, parenting, or a single passion.Others will... Continue Reading →
Cognitive decline sucks. Watching a life slowly etched away is like watching waves steadily reshape the shoreline—grain by grain, day by day. Little by little, the configuration changes. The visuals shift. The familiar aesthetics fade. And yet, to the onlooker, it’s almost imperceptible. In our mind’s eye, we still see the person they used to... Continue Reading →
When I was younger, they called me Worrywart. I worried about everything—big or small. The weather, sports, sickness, health, the past, the future—you name it. But what consumed me most was worry about myself. What was going on inside me? Why did I feel so uncertain about who I was or what would become of... Continue Reading →
Life Lesson: You Go Where Your Eyes Go It was one of those brutally hot days. The kind of day where the pavement radiates heat like an engine on the verge of blowing. And there I was—jogging in it. Soaking up the sun like someone who had clearly lost his mind. I swear, I saw... Continue Reading →
So, you've gone on several dates and ended up all stinky. What’s going on here? Are you picking the wrong people? Are there even good people worth picking? Do you need the latest dating app or best-selling dating book? Maybe. But chances are there’s something deeper going on here... Maybe you're dumpster diving for dates.... Continue Reading →
Every day, at midnight, we are each given three imaginary coins.They cannot be saved. They cannot be carried over to tomorrow.They can only be spent in the day we are in. We have complete freedom to decide where those coins go.Some will spend all three in one place—on work, parenting, or a single passion.Others will... Continue Reading →
Applause, like candy, is sweet to the taste—yet it always leaves you wanting more.Have you ever received applause only to find yourself craving it again? That’s because applause is a poor motivator. It’s fickle, fleeting, and rarely satisfies for long. The performer must constantly outdo the last act to earn louder cheers. But what if... Continue Reading →
"Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?" Matthew 6:26 God knows we worry. He thought of us when He created the birds. You see the birds are our constant... Continue Reading →
Routines create ruts which over time can become shallow graves. Choose one thing in your life that you KNOW will make you uncomfortable and do it. Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results is the definition of insanity. Question: If you do not like where you are today what needs... Continue Reading →
"In the absence of information, conspiracies abound." – Brené Brown There’s a little monster inside of us called the conspiracy monster.This creature lives between your ears and roars things that aren’t true. Its whispers and growls can be heard in classrooms, boardrooms, and even bedrooms. The conspiracy monster feeds on fragments of information—bits with plenty... Continue Reading →
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