Part 1 – Embracing Life’s Challenges as Growth Opportunities Learning to Climb Over Obstacles Life is full of challenges that often seem like insurmountable barriers. These roadblocks can leave us feeling stuck, frustrated, or even defeated. But what if the roadblocks we encounter aren’t meant to stop us but to grow us? Watching my son […]
It’s my birthday month, which means one thing: I’m currently accepting gifts in all forms—wrapped, unwrapped, and preferably with a gift receipt. Just kidding…sort of. Seriously though, there’s something special about the thoughtfulness behind a present—whether it’s a surprise or something you’ve been hoping for. Birthdays have a way of sparking reflection, not just about […]
As we get ready for the Superbowl here in the United States, I have some thoughts about Football and God. Growing up, I loved football. Though I wasn’t great at catching the ball, I found joy as a quarterback, calling the plays and directing the action. Football fascinated me then and still does today, a […]
If you have not read Part 1: Created with Purpose – A Profound Truth That Changes Everything do so before reading this… Part 2: Living Your Purpose – From Knowing to Doing Now that we’ve laid the foundation—your life has a deep purpose—how do we move from understanding this truth to living it out daily? […]
Part 1: Created with Purpose – A Profound Truth That Changes Everything Have you ever stopped to think about how significant it is that you exist? Out of all the millions of squiggles, you are here because you won. That’s right, you were born a winner right out of the womb! That’s no accident. You […]
The journey of faith is often like climbing mountains and walking through valleys, but it is in the valleys where growth truly occurs. This example serves as a reminder that the abundant vegetation of life doesn’t flourish on the rugged, rocky mountaintops but thrives in the fertile soil of the valleys. Spiritually, the same principle […]
As we enter the new year, it’s natural to feel both excitement and uncertainty. But no matter where life has brought you, now is the perfect time to realign your heart and mind with God’s purposes. This is your opportunity to reset your spiritual focus, strengthen your faith, and prepare for all that 2025 holds. […]
If you have not read Part 1 & Part 2 do so now. The Gift of Presence – A Relationship, Not a Ritual More Than a Tradition The days leading up to Christmas can feel like a blur of activity—gifts to buy, parties to attend, and traditions to uphold. But when we strip away the […]
If you haven’t read Part 1 do so now. A Lowly Beginning – Flipping the Script on Expectations Introduction: Why the Stable? Have you ever wondered why the King of Kings was born in a stable? If God could have orchestrated the birth of Jesus any way He wanted, why did He choose such a […]
A Mess in the Manger – God Meets Us Where We Are Scene of Chaos If you’ve ever set up a nativity scene, you know the struggle—it looks picture-perfect at first, but over time, something always gets bumped. Suddenly, Joseph is face down, the angel has lost her head, and baby Jesus is nowhere to […]