When my girlfriend (Suz) reminds me to do something, she follows up with two questions. She asks, "Did you hear me?" then she will ask, "But did you listen?" At first, I thought this was just a clever ploy to get me to remember what she told me. But when I started thinking about this, … Continue reading CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?
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NUMBERS THAT DO NOT DEFINE YOU
The following numbers in your life may vary. But there is only one constant. They DO NOT define who you are, what you are worth, or what you can accomplish in your life. In Christ, you have a new name. In Christ, you are enough. In Christ, you are worthy. In Christ, you are loved. … Continue reading NUMBERS THAT DO NOT DEFINE YOU
EXCUSE MY EXCUSE
This week I was reading an article by Lifeway and came across a heart-breaking statistic "The survey also asked how many times they have personally, "invited an unchurched person to attend a church service or some other program at your church?" Nearly half (48 percent) of church attendees responded, 'zero.' (Source: Lifeway Article)" I wonder why … Continue reading EXCUSE MY EXCUSE
WHEN CHANGE PUTS YOU IN CHAINS
I have personally undergone three big changes in my life. One, being when I transitioned into high school. This brought a wave of unusual anxiety and stress that I had never experienced before. Two, being when I held the baby who I thought was my nephew. Third, being when I moved out of the house … Continue reading WHEN CHANGE PUTS YOU IN CHAINS
PUT IT TO SILENCE
What are the voices you listen to the most? Your mom, dad, sibling, friend, or mentor. Maybe you are like me and listen to your worst critic... yourself. In a perfect world, your own mind is the voice you can lean on for guidance and confidence. Yet, it is often the complete opposite. You become … Continue reading PUT IT TO SILENCE
HOW TO HANDLE A CUP HALF EMPTY
God has equipped and shipped us in order to fulfill the calling He has given us. But there is never a set time or place our calling is completed. If God is calling you to be a doctor. Then once you get your PhD do you move on to your next calling? No, now you … Continue reading HOW TO HANDLE A CUP HALF EMPTY
FINDING FOUNDATION
The Glory of God is a term many Christians have used without the conscious act of knowing what it means. Many scholars have said it is the volume of God, the presence of God, and the praiseworthiness of God. I agree with these definitions of glory but I think it is more than that. We … Continue reading FINDING FOUNDATION
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