Why Do We Do What We Do?

Why? Do you ever think about why you do what you do? I was listening to “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry” by John Mark Comer the other day (HIGHLY recommend) and he shared a quote from Tim Keller… I can’t remember exactly what he said (all the more reason for you to check out the

Joy & Happiness

There is an indescribable chasm dividing joy and happiness. My mom passed away in February and there are days when my sadness is nearly unbearable, but the steady drum beat of joy emanating from the faith she taught me, in word and deed my entire life, holds me together even when it seems everything in

Do our words have power?

http://www.bible.com/116/psa.19.14.nlt It doesn’t take long to find some powerful words in the Bible. God spoke and there was light only three verses from the front cover. I know God’s word is powerful and you probably do too, but what about ours? Do our words really matter? And what about the ones we don’t even speak

Tools Part II

How did you do? Did you think about the tools you’re using? Did you notice how they’re working for you or not working? I don’t have great news myself. I used anger at one point and even lead up to it with poor communication. Wow! I know I can do so much better. I won’t

Tools

Do you have a favorite tool? Maybe you use duct tape for everything or, like me, the hot glue gun is your go-to? Around the house, whatever the problem, you can bet there’s a tool to fix it. We have a lot of tools at our disposal when it comes to relationships too. The good,

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Parenting Advice

Parents: Parenting may very well be the greatest blessing and the most intimidating responsibility of the entire human experience. Lean hard on God diving into his wisdom regularly, lean on other parents and on family (no matter what family looks like to you,) and whatever you do… Lean not on your own understanding, but trust

What is IT?

There are primarily two types of pride, but one sometimes poses as humility. Check out this illustration… It = Something truly awesome, completely free, and IT is just for you. Here IT is! Take IT! Pride #1 Says: Yes, I deserve IT. Pride #2 Says: No, I can’t. I don’t deserve IT. Humility Says: Thank

The Art of Parenting

“Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭29:17‬ ‭NIV‬‬ https://www.bible.com/111/pro.29.17.niv Anger vs Guilt and What’s the Alternative? I was talking with a dad who would like to move away from allowing anger to take over from time to time in his parenting. We all