We all have vices. There’s no such thing as having vices that are “better” than another person’s. And recognizing that you have them doesn’t make it “okay”.

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Once you stop demanding happiness, and accept what you are as good, you can begin to receive an understanding of what your gifts and usefulness and purpose are.

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We often think of all-consuming hate as something you might have for other people. It's an eye-opener when you see what hate for a thing can start to turn you into...

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We can't let passion blind us to reason, and we can't let fear do that either. We can't let those things get control of us and allow us to treat others in ways we've fought against our whole lives. All that does is make enemies out of potential allies...

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What may seem like a tragedy or a failure – that terrible ending to something good – is instead the natural tendency for Life (or God, if you will) to make room for something new.

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What is the Shadow? How do you know there is a Light to lead you out? The answer to that lies in the very existence of the Shadow itself - for there can be no Shadow without Light.

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Being broken isn’t the end. It’s the beginning. Specifically, it’s the beginning of the new you, should you choose to accept it.

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Discover how to reach people the way God does—with Compassion, Love, and understanding that draws hearts closer instead of pushing them away.

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God Jots | Episode 112 — How To Show God’s Love To Others: Practical Ways That Shine

Host Ender Bowen dives deep into the power of compassion and authentic connection when sharing faith with others. Through personal stories and a relatable touch, he challenges Christians to reconsider the impact of judgmental language and the focus on perceived sins. Instead, Ender explores what it means to truly meet people where they are—just as God meets each of us—with understanding and love. Whether you’ve felt condemned, judged, or even accidentally made someone feel that way yourself, this episode encourages self-reflection and offers practical suggestions for building genuine relationships rooted in compassion. Join the conversation and learn how being the friend Jesus is can transform how we reach others.

Letting people into your life is how you build layers of complexity. It’s how you gain knowledge and discover new challenges.

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Discover how to embrace your spiritual purpose and live intentionally—finding confidence, faith, and deeper meaning without waiting for a wake-up call.

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God Jots Episode 110 – How To Embrace Your Spiritual Purpose And Live With Intention Every Day

In this insightful episode of God Jots, host Ender Bowen explores the concept of living with purpose and spiritual intent—without needing a dramatic wake-up call like a near-death experience. Drawing from a friend's powerful story and personal reflections on making life changes, Ender shares practical steps for embracing a "near life experience," where you begin to live deliberately and confidently, just as God envisioned.

This episode is packed with actionable tips for cultivating mindfulness, practicing gratitude, serving others, seeking growth, embracing authenticity, and setting spiritual intentions. Ender invites listeners to reflect on their own transformative moments and consider how they might take steps toward living with greater purpose—right here and now.