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Most of the things that make the biggest impact are the small changes we make and small things we do - repeatedly - that build into something larger over time.

In this second part of a 2-part series on habits, we'll talk about how to implement those small changes, what kind of impact they can have, and just how important those little steps can be in big results later on.

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Let’s face it - change isn’t easy.  But it isn’t impossible, either.  The truth is that your future self is a result of the decisions you make each day, both big and small.  And a lot of times, we don’t think about just how much each thing we do makes an impact.   Most of the things that make the biggest impact are the small changes we make and small things we do - repeatedly - that build into something larger over time.

In this series, we'll talk about identifying habits we wish to change, add, or remove.  We'll discuss why small changes can mean more than big ones, where we can find time to do these things, and what happens when we face resistance or personal doubt.

Give it a listen, and stay tuned for the next few weeks as we dive into this topic!

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When given the opportunity, is it more important for you to “Be Real” or to be who others expect you to be?  Sometimes our personalities, our choices, our attitudes, can change in the wind based on who we’re with or where we are.  Social media draws us to post only the best versions of ourselves, and often don't allow the world to see the "real" us.

In this episode, I talk about why being real is so important, but most importantly, why we should be real in both private and public times, especially when it comes to prayer and our faith.  Being real can really be a testimony to others.

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You've probably all heard the phrase "Opportunity doesn't knock twice".  When opportunity comes your way, how do you know what is from God and what is something sent to derail you from your life's dreams and calling?

In this second of a 2-part series, I'll talk about three things that can prevent you from seeing all of the opportunities life has for you.  I'll share my perspective and experience on how your habits, the people you surround yourself with, and your faith have major effects on what you can experience.

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You've probably all heard the phrase "Opportunity doesn't knock twice".  When opportunity comes your way, how do you know what is from God and what is something sent to derail you from your life's dreams and calling?

In this episode, I'll reflect on how I have seen and discovered opportunity, and how to reflect on what crosses your path.  This is part 1 of a multi-part series.

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This week in part 3 of the "March Forward" series, we discuss the concept of the "Something New".  How do we know what the calling is on our life?  What happens when something new presents itself to us?  How do we address and embrace change?  This week we talk about that and a lot more, as we "March Forward" in our series.

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This week in part 2 of the "March Forward" series, we discuss the concept of the "Rear View Mirror".  What happens when we look back, why should we look forward, and are objects really closer than they appear to be?  We'll talk about why dwelling on the past can be dangerous, why it's important to be "present", and how we can always be ready for the future by focusing on what God gives us each and every day.

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One of our favorite things every summer is drum corps.  I’m always fascinated by how a creative team can take a theme and turn it into a field production.  The theme and the storyline is the most important part of putting a show together - long before music is picked and visuals are drawn up. I spent some time digging into the show themes for all of the corps this year, because I was just so impressed with how well so many of them told the story through their show.  So, for the next 4 weeks, I’ve taken a few of our favorite shows from the summer and relate their titles to some of the things we’ve experienced and learned this summer.  I’ve titled this series “Marching Forward”, because after some of the things we’ve experienced, I know we’re being called to move forward in many areas of life.  

Today, we begin with part 1: Riffs and Revelations.  This show was about a journey… the parts that repeat, the things that were learned, the things discovered - over the road on a journey to reveal who we really are.  I'll share a little about some of our repeated patterns and the revelations God has shown us to move forward in several areas.

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The number one thing the enemy would like to get us to do is quit.  It could be something simple like a job or an activity, or it may be something bigger like your dream or your faith relationship or marriage or even, in some extreme circumstances, your will to live. You could decide to quit fighting and give in.  When you think about quitting, then you begin to talk about quitting.  Thoughts are often accompanied by words of what you are thinking, and then eventually, that is followed up with actions, and be assured that eventually, you will quit.

So, how do we know when we should step away from something and when we’re just letting ourselves get the best of ourselves?   In this fifth and final part of the series "Best. Summer. Ever.", I will be sharing about the reality of how we feel and what we do when we feel like that work/life balance just isn't reachable, and we just have to quit or step away from something.  Sometimes it makes sense for us to, but most of the time it's us allowing the temporary to make decisions that will affect the permanent.

This is Part 5 in the series "Best. Summer. Ever."  Other episodes in the series include the following:
Part 1 - Take a Walk (released 6/20/22) 
Part 2 - Work in the Garden (released 6/27/22)
Part 3 - Make Stuff (released 7/4/22)
Part 4 - Family Game Night (released 7/11/22)

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Our family loves to play games.  Whether it's card games, board games, puzzles, or something else, intentional family time and periods where I take a rest are essential.  We get SO MANY ideas, so much excitement, so much desire to do, to make, to create… that we find ourselves almost doing too much.  

In this fourth part of the series "Best. Summer. Ever." I will be sharing about finding a work/life balance.  We need to know and follow our calling.  But when we make it all about us, it makes it more difficult for us to manage, and takes us down a rabbit hole that we think is hard to dig out of.  When we make Christ the center of everything, we know what we need to do and we understand when we need to leave room for margin in our lives.

This is Part 4 in the series "Best. Summer. Ever."  Other episodes in the series include the following:
Part 1 - Take a Walk (released 6/20/22) 
Part 2 - Work in the Garden (released 6/27/22)
Part 3 - Make Stuff (released 7/4/22)
Part 5 - Nap Time