I couldn't believe how bad I did on the test. I had been practicing for weeks. I read through the handbook cover to cover. When I pulled up to the DMV there wasn't a doubt in my mind I would be pulling out of there with my driver's license. So I was pretty surprised … Continue reading One Helpful Tip to Deal with Anxiety
I've always had a love/hate relationship with swimming. As a kid, I loved to swim. If my parents let me, I would've spend all day, every day at the pool. It was, and still is, one of my favorite activities. The part I never look forward to is adjusting to how cold the water is. … Continue reading One Way to Understand The Bible Better
I've never been very good at waiting. Whether it was waiting for Christmas morning as a kid, waiting in line at the DMV, or as I found myself suddenly without a job waiting has always been hard for me. For years my wife and I struggled with infertility. When my wife decided to adopt we … Continue reading What to Do When You’re Waiting on God
As a kid I looked forward to what Bible Story my Sunday School Teacher would teach us at church. I loved when they shared one of the "big ones." You know the ones I'm talking about. Where God would do something epic in the narrative of history. Like when he parted the Red Sea … Continue reading 4 Keys to Praying For a Miracle
"To worry yourself to death with resentment would be a foolish, senseless thing to do." - Job 5:2 (GNT) During his sophomore year of college Kevin Benton was one of only two African-American students living on the floor of his dorm. Several white students would routinely harass and insult him, both publicly and privately. … Continue reading 4 Steps to Letting Go of Resentment
“For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power.” - 1 Corinthians 4:20 (NLT) To thrive in life we need to plug-in to God’s power for life. Just like your computer, tablet, and smartphone won’t work if they're not plugged in to an electrical socket to recharge, … Continue reading 3 Keys to Plugging Into God’s Power For Your Life
"Let us test and examine our ways..." - Lamentations 3:40 (AMP) This time of year is great for reflecting on last year and dreaming and planning for the year ahead. Socrates once said, "The unexamined life is not worth living." We must make time to reflect on the past in order to prepare for … Continue reading 6 Questions to Evaluate Last Year and Start This Year Right
In Luke 10:38-42, Jesus visits the home of two sisters, Mary and Martha. Mary enjoys spending time with Jesus, but Martha gets distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. Frustrated by her preparations, Martha asks Jesus to tell Mary to help her. Jesus responds to her by saying, “My dear Martha, you are worried … Continue reading 1 Tip To a More Relaxing Christmas
Being the youngest person in the room can be hard. Sometimes it feels like everyone knows exactly what they're doing while you're filled with doubt and insecurity on the inside. I remember when I first started out as a leader. I was at a networking lunch with several leaders from various organizations. I was nervous and … Continue reading 5 Ways to Gain Influence as a Young Leader
Have you ever struggled with getting students involved in your ministry? I have. I think many of us who work with students have been frustrated, hurt, and confused by the lack of engagement in our ministries at one time or another. We put our heart and soul into planning, promoting, and putting on programs and … Continue reading 2 Ways to Get More Students Involved in Your Ministry
