It’s time to dream big. If you can do what you want, then your dreams aren’t high enough for God’s call on your life. You won’t be able to achieve the impossible without supernatural favor from our Heavenly Father so stop trying and let Him show up in a mighty way. Every God-given dream, every […]
Many Christians are familiar with Psalm 23. It is one of the most famous verses in the Bible. But there is more to it than just words on a page. In this blog post, I am going to talk about what these words mean and how they apply to our lives as believers today. As […]
I thought I would do something a little different today and share a quick 3-minute video I did not too long ago about how to make a difference. I hope it gives you some things to think about as you step out and allow God to use you in a powerful way. Enjoy! Watch The […]
What you look at is what you see. Sounds simple, but it is more profound than you may think. You see, where your focus goes, your energy flows. What you focus on is what you will get more of. Our focus adds fuel to the fire, good or bad. Most people are struggling in their […]
Today I have a guest post by my very own father, Phil Barrett. He has written a new book called, Anchored and I wanted to share an excerpt from it: How far will you take your faith? Have you ever asked yourself, “How far will my faith take me?” We could put it this way, […]
You can’t allow your problems to derail your progress. When you stop trying to break through, you’ll eventually break down. Understand that you will be tempted to quit when you face obstacles. Whatever road you are on you can rest assured that there will be problems. In fact, the road of success is paved with […]
One of the defining traits of great leaders is a deep conviction in their cause. They exude a passion forged by the belief that what they are doing truly matters. You will never meet a highly effective leader who does not have a strong burden for their cause. A leader without conviction will never accomplish […]
Psalm 27:14 says, “Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous.” Stop for a minute… it says, “wait patiently on the Lord,” but then it is followed up with, “be brave and courageous.” Why do you have to be brave and courageous if you’re waiting? Have you ever thought about that? Why would bravery […]
Do you remember the national drug campaign that Nancy Reagan started in the 1980s? The slogan was “Just Say No!” The advertisement focused on the importance of saying “No” to peer pressure in the context of illegal drugs. The phrase “Just Say No” first emerged when Nancy Reagan was visiting Longfellow Elementary School in Oakland, […]
If you are going to overcome your challenges you have to become stronger than your challenges. Don’t hope your circumstances go away, rather work on overcoming your circumstances with God’s power. My good friend Chris Page once said, “Some mountains are meant to be moved, but some mountains are meant to be scaled.” If we […]