What do you do when God says "no" to your hopes and dreams? Well, the first thing you should do is ask yourself, "Did He really say no or is He using this opportunity to strengthen my faith?" You see, God isn't necessarily saying "no" to you. He's training you up in the way you should go! He's ...
What To Do When You Don’t Have Support
What do you do when you don't have support? A few days ago, someone wrote to me on Instagram and asked me this question: "What if you don't feel you have support in becoming an author?" It seemed like a sensitive question that could go multiple directions so I replied and asked if the lack of ...
170: Your Relationship with Failure, Part 2
You have the power to choose how you view failure. You can choose to view it as a source of shame, frustration, and disappointment. Or you can choose to view it as an opportunity for growth, refinement, and grace. Here's the thing: Jesus is turning your misery into mastery. He is prompting you to ...
169: Your Relationship with Failure, Part 1
What is your relationship with failure like? Do you tend to focus on the discomfort and pain? Or do you notice the positive effect that results from it? We can't bypass failure. Truly, life is 50% comfortable circumstances, 50% uncomfortable circumstances. We might as well get used to it. Remember, ...
167: The Triune You
You are a triune being. You are made up of three parts: spirit, soul, and body. Each of these parts has a specific function and serves a specific purpose within you. When you understand what each piece does and how they all work together, you can begin to understand where your thoughts, feelings, ...