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Speaking from Mathew 13 about hearing the Word if God.

Some simple advice if you’ve ever had difficulty connecting with God...

Are you claiming parts of your identity that aren't actually true? We'll explore what God says about us versus what we say about ourselves.

What if your reason you’re at that job, that person, is annoying? What are you to do about it?

“When your brooke dries up!” 1 Kings 17

Resisting the Creator of the universe is hard, hard work. If we’ll decide to surrender every area of our lives to Jesus, we’ll find ourselves running with the wind rather than against it.

One of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever gotten along the path of spiritual and mental development is to follow my intellectual curiosity. I hope this piece of advice is as helpful to you as it was to me!

When we face giants and battles, sometimes we try to fit into someone else's armor.

God is all powerful against the enemy and yet He tells us on Eph 6:10 to put on the full armor of God so that we can take a stand in this fight.

We have so much at our finger tips to know God and see God. Our confidence in Him should be out the roof!

Do you have intentional times of rest? We'll explore what it looks like to skip the rest we don't think we need.

My little girl picks out the marshmallows (good) and separates them from the others parts of the cereal (bad) in Lucky Charms. Hebrews 4:12 Tells us the word of God divides what is of earth and what is of heaven, our attitude and our thoughts. The Word then becomes a filter to know what is good and bad in this world when often we are unsure.

When you approach God with confidence, you approach more often, ask for more and come authenticity.

One of the biggest challenges in the Christian journey is the tension between being “already there,” and “not there yet.” The answer to this tension is to have a constant mentality of growth. Let’s explore that, here!

In prayer, it’s relatively easy to spend all our time sharing our requests and thoughts, but it’s so important that we take the time to listen. Let’s explore the topic of listening to God, here.

Psalm 1 has ministered to me so much over the years and I wanted to spend a little time with us focusing on it together.

Remember tests when you were in school? I personally hated them and always took all the time needed to complete them. No matter what test we take most test do end. Tests are temporary not permanent. It is in the thinking they are “permanent” where we develop a hardened heart. How do you get out of that mentality?

What if you had a missing piece that someone needed and all you needed to do, is speak love to them and it filled it? Your words can create and help others grow!

These days, most people readily admit that they’re not great at listening. When was the last time you felt someone showed genuine interest in your story? On this episode, let’s look at the gift of listening and how we can make the world a better place by offering this valuable gift.

It is crazy how sin always under delivers. It promises the world and yet gives you even more emptiness than before. Yet, Jesus gives us fulfillment on earth and paradise to look forward to in heaven.

Paul gives us two ways of seeing and hearing the message of Christ. What one do you fall into? For me, I wish I understood and could perceive more. Check out Acts 28 as Paul gives one of his final speeches to religious leaders. Maybe he is talking to us?

I think sometimes we think it is more spiritual or trusting to always just pray general prayers, but I think scripture gives us plenty of encouragement to pray very specifically. Join me for a quick look at this important topic!

A serendipitous encounter at a coffee shop this morning encouraged me to remember that, as believers, we have countless opportunities to bless others. 

Especially when your routine gets thrown off, having helpful habits in place is a simple and powerful way to make sure you don't get off track. Hope this helps!