Identity in Christ
Our identity is important because it is the core of who we are. It creates our values, which shape our beliefs, which direct our actions. Our identity shapes the focus of our lives, and our focus...
View ArticleThe Reality of Your Focus
Notice the Theme In Star Wars I: Phantom Menace, Qui-Gon Jinn directs young Anakin toward a way of thinking that really drives the entire movie series: “Always remember, your focus determines your...
View ArticleAre You Using A Broken Compass?
In Pirates of the Caribbean, Captain Jack Sparrow, and at times others too, uses what initially appears to be a broken compass to achieve his goals. Turns out, the compass points to what the holder...
View ArticleHear. Listen. Understand.
Most people are very good at hearing. We know the right stance and facial expressions and even the appropriate verbal responses to confirm our hearing. But hearing remains only a physical act if we...
View ArticleIt’s Nothing Personal
People will hurt you. Sometimes the same person will hurt you repeatedly. What do you do? Do you get angry? Depressed? Bitter? Resentful? Beaten down? In my struggle to let any of those reactions...
View ArticleRemember & Reflect
Remember the Past “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” (George Santayana, writer and philosopher) This sentiment came to my attention once again at a recent visit to the...
View ArticleChoose Your Focus
“Focus determines reality.” (Qui Gon Jinn, The Phantom Menace) I decided a long time ago to not let others determine what I believed and how much I believed. In other words, my faith in God is between...
View ArticleOpen Invitation
“God is always seeking you. Every sunset, every clear blue sky, every ocean wave, the starry host of the night. He blankets each day with the invitation, ‘I am here.’” (Louie Giglio) Scripture...
View ArticleTransition in Change
Transition vs. Change Though often used as synonyms, transition and change are not the same. Change is situational. Transition is psychological & requires “inner reorientation.” Change is...
View ArticleA Simple Approach to Bible Study
Take a few minutes to read through Philippians 4 with the purpose of answering one, simple question: How does it apply to me? Don’t worry about getting deeply spiritual or even too specific. Just use...
View ArticleOvercoming Discouragement
Discouragement happens for a variety of reasons. Maybe that’s why it’s addressed so frequently in the Bible. Job was discouraged because of his family and friends. (Book of Job) Elijah became...
View ArticleRefocus
Disconnected? Ever long to connect with God through his word but feel disconnected when you read the words on the page? I do. Even after years of teaching Bible studies and doing daily devotions, I...
View ArticlePaying Attention
Ever been told to “pay attention”? Ever tell someone else to “pay attention”? We can all probably answer “yes” to both of these questions. Every wonder why we so often struggle to pay attention? If...
View ArticleLife of Trees
In Spring 2018, I decided to read “The Hidden Life of Trees” by Peter Wohlleben. I still remember the “Why?” looks my family gave me when they found out what I was reading. Essentially, they thought...
View ArticleIt’s Nothing Personal
People will hurt you. Sometimes the same person will hurt you repeatedly. What do you do? Do you get angry? Depressed? Bitter? Resentful? Beaten down? In my struggle to let any of those reactions...
View ArticleRemember & Reflect
Remember the Past “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” (George Santayana, writer and philosopher) This sentiment came to my attention once again at a recent visit to the...
View ArticleChoose Your Focus
“Focus determines reality.” (Qui Gon Jinn, The Phantom Menace) I decided a long time ago to not let others determine what I believed and how much I believed. In other words, my faith in God is between...
View ArticleOpen Invitation
“God is always seeking you. Every sunset, every clear blue sky, every ocean wave, the starry host of the night. He blankets each day with the invitation, ‘I am here.’” (Louie Giglio) Scripture...
View ArticleTransition in Change
Transition vs. Change Though often used as synonyms, transition and change are not the same. Change is situational. Transition is psychological & requires “inner reorientation.” Change is...
View ArticleA Simple Approach to Bible Study
Take a few minutes to read through Philippians 4 with the purpose of answering one, simple question: How does it apply to me? Don’t worry about getting deeply spiritual or even too specific. Just use...
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