When people don't want to hear the truth, they sometimes go to great lengths to shut it down. Which often includes attempting to discredit the messenger. I encourage us all to know truth, live by it, and speak it boldly. (Scripture Reading- Amos 7:12-15)

Have you ever found yourself "stuck in a rut?" Or maybe you feel as though you've hit a plateau and have trouble starting up again. I've experienced that feeling, but I thank God for a simple, yet powerful tool, encouragement. (Scripture Reading- Proverbs 12:25)

In Psalm 51:10, David asks God not only to create a clean heart in him, but he also asks for a renewed, steadfast spirit. Like David, we should not only want a heart to love God and His people, but also a steadfast spirit to keep us strong, determined, and immovable. (Scripture Reading- Psalm 51:10)

Have you ever thought to yourself, "if only I had this or that I would be happy." ? This type of thinking has gotten the best of us at times and caused some damage. But did you know that if we changed the focus of our thoughts we could create that happiness and fulfillment we seek? (Scripture Reading- Colossians 3:2)

Sometimes, even our daily repetitive tasks can be overwhelming. That's why we must take a step back and breathe. God will strengthen us but we have to allow Him to. And it can start by simply taking a breathe. (Scripture Reading - Isaiah 40:29)

We've all heard the phrase, "knowledge is power." While this is true, I believe that if we take inventory of our life decisions, we'll find that knowledge is most powerful when applied wisely. (Scripture Reading - Psalm 24)

If you are living this life, you will need some help. Sure, we want to do things on our own using our own abilities. However, we can not do it all without some help from time to time. And who better to help us than the Lord God Almighty. (Scripture Reading- Psalm 121:1 & Isaiah 41:10)

As individuals, we will have differing opinions. This, however, should not cause us to argue with one another. Learning how to disagree in a peaceful way is a life skill that will save us from stress, frustration, and the loss of life sustaining connections with one another. (Scripture Reading - Romans 12:18)

Even the best laid plans don't succeed sometimes. This is why learning how to pivot is important. Knowing how to adjust, modify, or change is vital to successful living. (Scripture Reading- Jeremiah 29:11)

There are times when we must wait. From long lines in the grocery store to the hours spent in the doctor's office, we spend a lot of time waiting. Waiting, as we know, it means a long delay of action or movement until something else happens. Waiting on the Lord, however, requires a different approach. (Scripture Reading- Psalm 27:14)