Hey, I Was Thinking About You Today

Friendships can be beautiful, complicated, and sometimes confusing. Some last a lifetime, others for just a season. When we’re not sure how to navigate the ups and downs, the best thing we can do is turn to the One who knows it all. God’s direction is always the right direction.

Let’s not overcomplicate the Good News. I love spoken word poetry and this seems like a good place to share some. Hope you like it!

Sometimes people get it wrong. They try to control people with guilt and shame usually because they’re afraid. But that’s not it. The truth is full of peace and acceptance for everyone. I hope you’ll give it a shot. Romans 8:1:There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

Some people cling to their faith in every circumstance and become this bright light, almost a lighthouse for others. When you meet someone like that, they’ve likely come out of a storm to get there. 2 Corinthians 4:6 (NIV) – “For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ....

We are not our circumstances or our emotions. We are creators. It’s easy to get stuck when things suck. We need to call upon our creative powers to build and grow from every circumstance. Said with love and empathy for the times that do truly suck. - Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope....

When someone starts something new the uncertainty and emotions are all over the place. This is when they need affirmation most. Stick close to your builders, they look strong but they need encouragement too. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Parenting is hard, especially today, reminding those parents who are doing all they can to not only provide for their families but to ensure each child feels safe and loved uniquely is truly the most important work we can do. Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” — Proverbs 22:6

Sometimes we need someone to remind us of our journey and how far we’ve come. Telling someone hey, “I see you” is soul filling. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17

I’ve been sending these short voice notes to friends for a while, and they tell me how helpful they are, so I’m sharing them with you. I’m an executive coach steeped in neuroscience and the Bible, and these are the reflections and nudges I share with friends; quick, unedited thoughts to help you reset, gain clarity, or find encouragement.