Paying 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
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