Sometime last year, I took a short trip to Japan with my family. It was an enjoyable time seeing the unique places and wonders that the country holds. And of course, it was great being with my family once again. But as I was there, I noticed something about myself. I realized that I...
Read MoreMonday is supposed to be the busiest day of the week at the gym. People typically create a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule for working out. And so it makes sense that Monday is extra busy especially if people want to start the week off on the right foot. But I’ve noticed...
Read MoreI think one of the strangest things about me is this: I’m OK with death. I’ve made my peace with death and I’m ready to go at any time and be with Christ. And this is not because I dislike the earthly life. I very much cherish and value my time here. And I will stay here as long as God...
Read MoreLast at bat, we talked a bit about crafting personal vision statements for various parts of our lives. If you missed out on that post, you can view it by clicking here. In this post, I’m going to lay down a few tips that you might find helpful as you begin to craft your own vision...
Read MoreA couple of months ago, I experimented with crafting personal vision statements for myself. The concept is very simple. A vision statement is a picture of your future self—a compelling vision of who you want to be in the future in various areas of your life. It’s a picture that you’ll...
Read MoreWe are a generation of dreamers. We dream about living a particular lifestyle. Or we dream about being with a particular person. Or we dream about having a particular job. Or we dream about accomplishing a particular goal. Or we dream about being a particular type of person.
Read MoreThis has to be one of the top questions I get as a pastor. And it’s a very important question to ask: “What do you do when you can’t feel or sense God’s presence?” The frequency of times I get this question attests to the fact that it’s quite a common experience. And if you’re...
Read MoreSometimes, you just need a fresh start. Perhaps you’re coming back from a difficult or traumatic experience? Or perhaps you’ve fallen deep into sin and want to make your way back to the Father? Or perhaps you want to get your life together? Or perhaps you just want to try...
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