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November 16, 2022
Have you ever asked someone what they like to do outside of work, school, or church? Do you notice that split-second hesitation in their trembling voice and the way their pupils dilate? They, like us, are thinking a common thought. A thought passed down from generation to generation. A thought that spares no one: "Should I let them know the real me?"
November 14, 2022
Self-doubt and negative thinking is pervasive in today's connected society. While we shower others with encouragement and support, we often secretly hold ourselves back. Success and reaching for the stars is wonderful for other people, we think. Other people can be hero's and heroins of any story they choose, but not us. Certainly not us. We are just the junior employee. The starving artist. The mentally underdeveloped. We were not created for anything great. At least, that's what we tell ourselves. We can be our biggest roadblock to success or our greatest champion if we give ourselves permission to succeed.
November 11, 2022
The bible has a lot to say about our minds. God clearly cares about what we think, how we feel, and what we choose to do about it. Whether you find your identity in Jesus or not, these examples will help you identify where you are on the mental spectrum between having a growth mindset or a fixed mindset.
November 9, 2022
Ever hear the saying, elephants don't bite? The point is it's the mosquito that buzzes and bothers us. If we're not careful, seemingly small roadblocks in marriage can easily become major setbacks and it is always easier to push through a roadblock than return from a setback. It's a lot more affordable tackling issues early too! So, what are some common marital roadblocks and how can we keep them from becoming major setbacks? I'm glad you asked!
November 7, 2022
Roadblocks are everywhere and social media is no exception. Many times good things and especially neutral things can become bad things. The average amount of time spent on social media in 2022 has grown to 2 hours and 27 minutes per day. Let's be honest with each other. How much of that time is productive? Yeah. My thoughts exactly. If we're not careful, social media can become a roadblock in life. Social media, while at it's core is just a tool, is powerful enough to affect our attitude and decisions, even going as far as becoming a trigger to addictive, compulsive, or dangerous behavior.
November 5, 2022
Let's be real and raw. Life can be really hard. It can feel complicated. Things that happen within and around us can affect our mood, our sense of fulfillment, and even our ability to survive. We know instinctively and from quickly glancing around that EVERYONE deals with roadblocks and setbacks. People all over the world feel STUCK and often like they're going BACKWARDS. It's normal. It's common. It's life. But there is a better way to live than just being tossed around back and forth.
September 8, 2022
Try all we want, no one has cracked the code of getting more time on this side of heaven. Even with trendy crops of futurists throwing money to the wind, the average life span is roughly 78 years. While much improved from 35 years in the 1700's, it's still a far cry from the biblical Methuselah who had 969 years to leave a lasting legacy. Birth has even been compared to the beginning of death. A bit morbid, but true. With such a short supply of time for all of us, it's more important than ever we make our time count. Here are some big ideas to help each of us treat time like the valuable asset it is.
September 3, 2022
It's been said there are two certain things in this world: death and taxes. A bit cynical but it's mostly true. Especially the death part. When we pass from this life to the next, all that remains is the legacy we leave behind with other people. But leaving a legacy happens while we're alive too! If you've been wondering what kind of legacy you're leaving in the hearts, minds, and souls of other people, these big ideas are for you.
September 2, 2022
Whether you wake up with an alarm clock blaring in your ear, sunlight beaming your eyes, or some uncanny form of vampirism, waking up means different things to different people. And yet, while the vast majority of people crave more sleep and peaceful rising, there is also a hunger within us to wake up earlier. That desire puts us in two primary camps: those who are willing, and those who aren't. If you're the former and desire to wake up earlier but wonder about the health benefits of waking up early, this post is for you.
August 31, 2022
Asking for what we want. It's such a simple concept, yet so often we are paralyzed by the fear of reactions. We wonder what "they" might say. We wonder if the worst-case scenario will come to pass. And too often we settle for something less than the best because we don't ask for what we want. But we don't need to be afraid and a little bit of courage may just get you the rooftop experience it got me.