Stop Trying to Balance Your Life. Do This Instead.
Have you ever wondered how some people balance everything? God. Family. School. Marriage. Friends. Career. You’ve tried hard to find it, a balanced life, but most days you think you’re more likely to discover a purple-spotted unicorn. But here’s what … Continued
How To Live A Life Free From Regret
What does a regret-free life look like? Is it even possible? Several years ago, Bronnie Ware attempted to answer that question. She interviewed hundreds of people, most in their final days on earth. The result of these interviews was her book, … Continued
5 Helpful Responses to Toxic People
This is a two-part post. It behooves you to read part one first. (And, no, I don’t know what “behoove” means). I wish this weren’t true, but toxic people are everywhere. You will encounter one at some point. Chances are … Continued
8 Qualities of Toxic People
Several years ago, I met a guy named Dallas. A college pastor at the time, it didn’t take long to realize he had a past. Family? Nonexistent. Jail time? Absolutely. But Dallas wasn’t dangerous. And for the first week or … Continued
Stop Allowing A Calendar To Control Your Life
Last weekend, we made the four-hour trek to visit family. The country between here and there is intoxicating. Rolling hills coated with oaks and maples and pines – oh my! This stretch of land is also void of people. We … Continued
7 Ways To Crush Your First Year Of College
Consider this the second of two posts about transitioning to college. In the first post, we discussed change (click here to read it). While difficult, change is often healthy and necessary for growth. But, what now? That’s what we’re addressing … Continued
How You Can Help Those Affected By Hurricane Harvey
The situation in Houston is unprecedented and devastating. We’re talking a 1-in-500 year flood event. Some spots have received 40+ inches of rain. Entire communities are submerged. Thousands have been forced to seek shelter. Many, many people have lost everything. … Continued
3 Benefits Of Changing Scenery After High School
So, it’s here, week 1 of the rest of your life. I’m talking about college. You walk around, dressing to impress, eager to pitch the best version of yourself to a new crop of people. Never before have you needed … Continued
6 Important Things The Total Eclipse Taught Me About Experiencing God
The night before the total eclipse, I had decided not to go. Distance – it would require a 4-hour drive. Inconvenience – I couldn’t leave, say, the night before, because I had to drop the kids off at school. Exhaustion … Continued
10 Things That Will Keep You From Becoming Who You Were Meant To Be
God wired you to live with passion and purpose. Too often, however, in our pursuit of becoming who we were meant to be, we move forward without letting go. When it comes to growth, dumping old, toxic habits is as … Continued