Let’s focus on what matters most and stop worrying about all the things that don’t.
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We have all heard “excuses are useless” and they really are. We get it when we are listening to the excuses of others. We can see right through them and recognize what they are doing.
But… what about when we are making excuses? Do we recognize it? Or are we choosing to lean into denial?
Read MoreAs I sat at breakfast with 3 friends, I realized we were not there by chance. We were all there by God’s design. I had no idea how much this one meal, these 2 hours of conversation, would impact me.
Read MoreAre you walking in obedience or disobedience? Recently, I have been talking a lot about obedience - on my podcast and with my clients. As I prepared, as I recorded, and as I reflected, God was tapping me on the shoulder. As I worked with my clients and gave them examples of what it means to trust and obey, He was whispering in my ear. And as I shared with one that saying I am trying or working on it is in fact choosing disobedience, He started shining a light on my disobedience.
Read MoreWhether we want to admit it and accept it or not, being a Christ follower means we should be leading others to Him. It’s not easy and it’s not always comfortable. But nevertheless, it is what we are instructed to do. It should be our daily cry! Help! Lord, lead me as I lead others to You. Whether they are…
Read MoreHere we are beginning a new year. We have passed our first week where we were setting resolutions and choosing words of the year. I wonder why we feel it necessary to follow the customs of everyone around us. Let’s don’t. Instead, let’s sit and think… really ponder… what matters most? We might find we need to set New Goals. (Read the post to see if you need new ones.)
Read MoreDon’t live in the overwhelm when you can live in the overflow. For the past few weeks, we have been talking about overwhelm. We are hearing so much about it these days. We are even claiming it as ours. Why are we doing that? Jesus did not tell us that He came so we could be overwhelmed. No, He said, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 (Continue reading…)
Read MoreOh, the overwhelm. It wants to seep into our lives like a sneaky thief and run out the door with all of our peace. Sometimes it uses the power of suggestion. A friend shares that she is overwhelmed, and our mind decides that we should be overwhelmed as well. And other times things pile up, one on top of another and another and another, and we become buried – giving into it all. But… what if there was a better way? Ready for the escape route…
Read MoreAre you ready to overcome the overwhelm? I was recently asked to speak on How to Overcome the Overwhelm and to be Present. As I began to prepare, God led me to Ephesians 2. Right there in print He showed me the 4 steps we need to take. It seems so simple. You know these 4 things. Join me as we talk through Step 2…
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