Divergent Sense

If we run from struggles we avoid resistance, we avoid doing things differently ultimately running from the resolution we want.

Like it or not resistance builds strength. Struggles create resistance, and properly navigating them builds proper mental and emotional "core" strength.

We all want something to be different in our lives, but often we are resistant to do anything differently.

Stagnate water stinks, and if we become stagnate in life then life can start to stink as well.

Our attitude affects everything around us and challenging seasons are no different. Maintaining the right attitude in challenging times can make or break us.

Being nostalgic and fondly remembering the past is often fun, but make sure that's not a place you live from.

Change is hard, but resisting it can be harder. Focus your energy on accommodating change rather than avoiding it.

Cramps happen to both the athletically inclined as well as the less athletically inclined. If life has you cramping up stop to think if you are exhausted or inexperienced.

Even in the "modern" times in which we live, the topic of depression is still often taboo. Few want to admit they are struggling and fewer still actually do admit it, but even then they are often met with a deer-in-the-headlights look. This is due to misinformation and general stigmas that are attached to depression. Depression does not mean you are sad all the time, depression does not...

Burdens are a part of life. Some are beyond our control, others are within our control, but regardless there are tips and techniques at navigating both successfully.

Burdens are a part of life. Some are beyond our control, others are within our control, but regardless there are tips and techniques at navigating both successfully.

Burdens are a part of life. Some are beyond our control, others are within our control, but regardless there are tips and techniques at navigating both successfully.

There are times to depend on the Lord and there are times to cooperate with Him. Both are powerful, both are needed, but both have their place.

Practice makes perfect, right? Nope. Well, then perfect practice makes perfect, right? No, because perfect practice isn't possible. Practice is good and it makes us better. Enjoy it!

We've all heard the phrase "three steps forward and two steps back", and we tend to focus on the setback rather than the advancement of the one step.

Even in the "modern" times in which we live, the topic of depression is still often taboo. Few want to admit they are struggling and fewer still actually do admit it, but even then they are often met with a deer-in-the-headlights look. This is due to misinformation and general stigmas that are attached to depression. Depression does not mean you are sad all the time, depression does not...

Maintaining your effectiveness is brought to life by maintaining your relevance.

Without realizing it we often make a rash or calculated decision that spells out inevitable sabotage. What can you do to avoid this or should we ask what can you NOT do?

Interruptions come in all forms, shapes, and sizes. This episode discusses how to mitigate interruptions and to minimize their effect when they do happen.

Even in the "modern" times in which we live, the topic of depression is still often taboo. Few want to admit they are struggling and fewer still actually do admit it, but even then they are often met with a deer-in-the-headlights look. This is due to misinformation and general stigmas that are attached to depression. Depression does not mean you are sad all the time, depression does not...

“Many people are too quick to trust someone in the name of forgiveness and not make sure that the other is producing “fruit in keeping with repentance” (Luke 3:8). To continue to open yourself up emotionally to an abusive or addicted person without seeing true change is foolish. Forgive, but guard your heart until you see sustained change.” ~ Dr. Henry Cloud

Say what!? Communication is the key to making relationships of any nature successful.

Conflict... is good. Wait for it! Conflict, handled in a healthy matter helps reduce future tensions by dealing with issues before they become significant problems.

Self-evaluation relies heavily on your mindset. And when it comes to mindsets you have two basic options 1) a performance mindset or 2) a learning mindset. Never stop learning.

Ecclesiastes tells us that there is a season for everything. In fact, The Byrds sang a very famous song about the seasons of life. In this series, we will discuss how to make the most of a challenging season so that when you look back from the other side you will see how much you have grown.