There's a powerful proverb that says, "do not wear yourself out with work". Yet, so many of us do quite the opposite. Often times this is because we get caught by the subtle trap of working for man rather than God. I know I did. This can be an easy distraction for us to fall …
Category: Encouragement
Listen. Learn. Love.
Although I'm getting better, it can still be challenging to fully listen at times. Perhaps it's because my mind is always racing on multiple things at once, or because I can get distracted with various ideas and interests at the same time. No matter which it is, sadly it boils down to being more interested …
Mighty Beyond Money
Most of us instinctively aspire for greatness. We want to do well and leave a positive impact. However, it's quite easy to run in directions that may not make the most impactful imprints we ultimately desire. For what makes someone truly mighty? Is it how much they accumulate for themselves? Is it what they drive, …
Big Mouth
Ever feel like you "put your foot in your mouth"? Meaning, you hear your self talking and can't believe what you're saying or why? Or you say something and discover the impact and response to your words are like nothing you expected, or intended, and the context was taken all wrong. I'm reminded to the …
Obsessed With Best?
We often hear the advice, "give our best" and pursue excellence in all we do, and we know this is shared with good intent, but to the perfectionist it is like quicksand - advice that sucks us into a deep abyss of endless pursuit. Going for best can be a stronghold that drives stress, condemnation, …
Can’t Take It With You
So often we can live like nothing else matters but our career. We plan for it most of our life. Sacrifice time for it. Move around the globe for it - willing to leave almost anything for it. Clearly, our careers and what we do for a living is important, but our careers are not …
Wait For It
There are so many times I get impatient and frustrated when things don't move as quickly, efficiently, or effectively as I would like. It may be a meeting I'm preparing for, or a special event and everything leading up to it seems to be going astray. I recently faced three events like this back to …
