Or are you more bitter? More critical, cynical and judgmental? Or are you more resilient? Do you get offended less because you’ve been struck down but not destroyed? The Bible says that a righteous man falls seven times but he gets back up. Is this you? Do you refuse to quit trying? Do you refuse […]
I’m certain that God has us on earth and not in heaven on purpose. However, there’s something about giving ourselves to the priorities and purposes of God.
This week I’m reading a book called, Your One Degree by Dave Jewitt. The book is based on the Your One Degree coaching program and curriculum, which I’ve been a fan and student of for years. And of which, a few months ago, I completed the certification for being a coach for it myself. But […]
The other night I was lost in a bit of chronic multitasking. It was nearing the end of my daughter’s gymnastics practice and I was driving around thinking about her dinner, my upcoming marathon and some projects with my job. I felt a sudden sense of urgency to process and review everything that I’m involved […]
Two weeks ago I sent out a time sensitive message regarding my daughter to my friends and family via Facebook, Email and Twitter. ( If you didn’t read the story please click here. ) So far we have been able to raise about 3/4 of what we needed to cover the expenses to get my […]
I’ve been thinking a lot about personal beliefs lately. Of course we all think and believe differently. And often times, as life evolves and experiences affect us we may change what we believe. This change in our beliefs can be called growth or maturity. But then again, some may call it being led astray, brainwashed […]
A surprising side benefit from my recent addiction to running has been my attention to my health. It was fun to see my weight drop and my body become more defined, but I never planned on changing my diet, practicing yoga or looking into things like heart rate variability. But all of these and more […]
The opposite of faith is not doubt. It’s not fear and it’s not unbelief. To the person who is out on a limb, trusting and hoping that God will come through and meet their needs, all of these feelings of uncertainty can be present. Faith is active in the blind, unseen space between holding on […]
Lately, I have been feeling constantly busy. And thus, my number one goal is the removal of the busyness, ie. getting stuff knocked out. But getting “unbusy” is only short-term immediate relief, not necessary moving me closer to my design or purpose. I thought it was wisdom to build the habit of saying “no” in order […]