Your greatest barrier is what sits between your ears. It is your mind. You have convinced yourself you will not succeed. You have dismissed the possibility and have already failed before you have even begun. You will not, because you believe not. Living intentionally is living in faith. It is believing nothing is impossible with God. The Apostle Paul tells us: (God) is able … [Read more...] about Your Greatest Barrier
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Four Benefits of Writing
Write to Remember And the LORD said to Moses, “WRITE these words, for in accordance with these words I have made a covenant with you and with Israel.” Exodus 34:27 (ESV) I have learned the importance of writing. Several years ago I attended a conference at Willow Creek Community Church outside of Chicago. Bill Hybels is the senior pastor of the church. During one of the … [Read more...] about Four Benefits of Writing
What’s Your Mission?
What’s your mission? Jesus gave us the great co-mission. It is a mission we share together. It is to make disciples of all nations (see Matthew 28:19-20) Your church may have a mission statement. At our church, our mission is to KNOW Jesus, GROW as his followers, and GO out as missionaries into the world. This website has a mission. It is to build faith, answer a higher … [Read more...] about What’s Your Mission?
God Does Not Want to Be First
When I was a student, I carried around an index card. The index card read: God Family School Sports It was a reminder of my priorities. I wanted to make sure to put God first in my life. I would give attention to my family and make sure to get my homework done. Then I would eat, sleep, and drink nothing but the sport I was participating in for the … [Read more...] about God Does Not Want to Be First
Balcony Time
I am writing this while sitting in my office early in the morning. It’s dark outside, and there is a gentle rain falling. There is no one else around. Everything is quiet. I am enjoying a warm cup of coffee. There is peace. It will not be this way for long. I have no less than five meetings planned throughout the day. Our preschool will be opening in less than two hours. … [Read more...] about Balcony Time