This week we discuss letting go of your excess, and what a week it is to discuss this close to Christmas. What is it you are holding onto that you can let go of so you can travel a little lighter this season?

When you respond to an offense with compassion & forgiveness, not only does it begin to dig out the root of bitterness inside of you, but nothing communicates the love of Christ better than offering the unexpected to someone who has hurt you!

We all struggle with distractions. The hard part… not all distractions are inherently bad things. The question we must ask is, “Is it the most important thing?” The turning point in our marriages, parenting, finances, relationships, and even our Christmases will be our ability to choose what’s best in the moment.

We all chase something that is unattainable – perfection – under the presumption that when we achieve it, it will bring fulfillment, contentment, & purpose. What if those things happened when we stopped chasing perfection & started accepting grace?! Grace takes the pressure off!

Our lives, marriages, parenting, & legacies will not be measured by how much we did or did not own. To break that mindset, we must remind ourselves of this truth daily… God has blessed me with more than I need. I am rich. I will not trust in riches, but in Him who richly provides. … Money & Stuff Read More »

Our pursuit to be known, liked, accepted, & elevated in the eyes of others above all else is slowly eating at every good thing in our lives. It slowly makes our lives more & more about me, and less & less about others. What if the best way to experience fulfillment & contentment are the … Fame Read More »

God has gone to great lengths to do life with you. But He’s not a God who asks you to jump thru all of these hoops to simply experience Him at the end. He’s a God who wants you to see that He’s been there in the middle of it all. He has stood with … Onward Read More »

We were created for connection, but we drift toward isolation. Living the life we were destined to live requires us to intentionally seek out & work on connection. Teamwork makes the dream work in every facet of our life.

We view mercy & grace as a right – a right we have to give it to who we want to give to & who is worthy. A right to keep us from getting hurt. When we view mercy & grace that way, we miss the point. Mercy & grace are a gift given to … Just Mercy Read More »

We are all being nudged toward something better in an area of our lives. Are you stepping towards it or running from it?