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I can’t help wondering if there is a direct link between anxiety and introverts. The more I think about it, the more I believe it to be true. And, as a classic introvert, I am of course thinking about it – often.

Introvert Anxiety Triggers – It’s a Thing!

Dec 4, 2017 | adversity, anxiety, Calling, Change, Christian Living, Contentment, Culture, Discernment, Fulfillment, God's Ordering, Healing, Humility, Identity, Inspiration, Introverts, Leadership, Learn, Let Anxiety be Your Teacher, Life Seasons, Listening Up, Mental Health, Old Testament, Personal Growth, Purpose, Revelation, Scripture, Service, Shaping, Stress, Taking Risks, Testimony, Trials, Wins, Wisdom, Work Life, YLU17

I can’t help wondering if there is a direct link between anxiety and introverts. The more I think about it, the more I believe it to be true. And, as a classic introvert, I am of course thinking about it – often. A while back, I wrote a post titled “Okay, You’re an...

Divine encounters take many forms - Jesus Sightings, God Things, Spirit Promptings. That means we’re always in the presence of God. Here’s some posts showing the blessings we get along the way.

Divine Encounters – 7 Posts on Watching for Evidence of God

Nov 27, 2017 | Change, Christian Living, Discernment, Fulfillment, Galatians, God's Ordering, Inspiration, Leadership, Learn, Listening Up, Mark, Obedience, Personal Growth, Purpose, Shaping, Watch for Evidence of God, YLU17

Divine encounters take many forms. Whether it’s scanning for Jesus Sightings, experiencing God Things, or responding to Spirit Promptings, God is omnipresent. Like it or not, we’re always in the presence of God. That means, no matter how much we screw up, it is never...

Spirit promptings are more than emotions and an inward call. They are rooted in relationship with God and studying his living word.

Spirit Promptings: Inklings and Gentle Whispers of God

Nov 20, 2017 | 2 Corinthians, big picture, big-picture, Born Again, Calling, Christian Living, Culture, Discernment, Faith, Fulfillment, Galatians, God's Ordering, Grace, Identity, Inspiration, John, Leadership, Learn, Listening Up, Obedience, Personal Growth, providence, Purpose, Shaping, Taking Risks, Watch for Evidence of God, Wisdom, YLU17

Many folks report having spirit promptings - a compulsion or feeling of obligation seemingly from God. For instance, I once did mission work with someone who was convinced she was supposed to give her shoes to a resident of the area we were working in. Looking at his...

Sometimes, there are life circumstances that can only be called “God Things.” This is an example of how God showed me his presence in my life, and then He later proved it to me.

God Things; Miracles and Answered (or Unanswered) Prayers

Nov 13, 2017 | big picture, Christian Living, Culture, Discernment, Faith, Fulfillment, God's Ordering, Grace, Humility, Inspiration, Leadership, Learn, Life Seasons, Listening Up, Old Testament, Personal Growth, providence, Purpose, Revelation, Scripture, Service, Shaping, Stewardship, Testimony, The Potter, Watch for Evidence of God, Wisdom, YLU17

It had to be one of those God things. That’s the only reasoning I could muster for still being alive. It had to be. Only… I really wasn’t sure if I even believed in God. You see, my earliest memories of church and/or religion begin at a Catholic Church. (Note: this is...

Be on the lookout for Jesus sightings as you go about your day and life. You might just be surprised by when and how he appears.

Jesus Sightings Show a Watching World He is Present Here

Nov 6, 2017 | Christian Living, Culture, Ecclesiastes, Forgiveness, Fulfillment, God's Ordering, Grace, Humility, Inspiration, Leadership, Learn, Listening Up, Missions, Obedience, Old Testament, Parenting, Personal Growth, Prayer, providence, Revelation, Scripture, Service, Shaping, Testimony, Thankfulness, The Potter, Watch for Evidence of God, Wisdom, YLU17

“Be on the lookout for Jesus sightings.” That was the peculiar charge delivered to a group of mostly junior high kids embarking on international mission work. I was among them as a college-aged youth leader, though I felt quite inadequate for the role. I was certain I...

In the church, we come together with Christ as our head, and us as the body. We each have ordinary functions that are vital to achieving the complexity of reaching new believers and discipling them. God seeks for us to take intentional and personal action - to be a a grinder - willing to put forth the effort and work.

When Things Come Together, The Body is One

Oct 31, 2017 | 1 Corinthians, big picture, Christian Living, Culture, Don't Overlook the Ordinary, Fulfillment, Inspiration, Leadership, Listening Up, Old Testament, Personal Growth, Scripture, Service, Stewardship, Taking Risks, Vision, Work Life, YLU17

The value of things that come together is something Former Ford Motor Company CEO, Alan Mulally knows well. Leaving his role at Boeing and taking the Ford helm as outsider to the auto industry, he was asked why he thought he could turn the company around. He responded...

J.M. Nouwen’s life embodied meditation - deep and thoughtful consideration that sought not an empty mind, but one filled with God’s content. By filling it with the right content, and focusing seriously upon the kingdom of God within us, we can allow God’s spirit to master and transform us.

Daily Meditation and Spiritual Living: Review of You Are Beloved by Henri J.M. Nouwen

Oct 27, 2017 | Book Reviews, Christian Living, Darkness, Depression, Devotions, Faith, Fulfillment, Inspiration, Life Seasons, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Prayer, Reviews, Wisdom

The word “meditation” stirs up many concepts, perceptions and thoughts when it’s said aloud. In fact, many Christians who fear allowing thoughts that might possibly dilute what they believe will balk at the word. However, the concept of meditation is a Biblical one....

Transforming Grace, a book from the late acclaimed author and speaker, Jerry Bridges provides readers with a full-bodied understanding of what grace is and how it should guide our Christian lifestyles. The book is filled with several credit examples and quotes and includes a thorough study guide that helps leaders to guide others in their understanding.

Review of Transforming Grace by Jerry Bridges

Oct 25, 2017 | Book Reviews, Christian Living, Faith, Fulfillment, Grace, Personal Growth, Reviews, Romans

Misunderstanding or mis-placing the importance of God’s grace in our lives. We see and understand it as our eternal salvation, but leave it out of everyday life. The recently re-released, Transforming Grace, by the late Jerry Bridges helps us see it in its fullness....

God uses ordinary for his mighty works and the good plans for us. He’s not looking just for the most charismatic, famous, skilled and educated. Like the apostles, he’s looking to transform our weaknesses into strength and inviting us to be ordinary men and women to bring him glory.

God Uses Ordinary Every Day – 7 Posts Showing the Ways

Oct 24, 2017 | big picture, big-picture, Calling, Change, Christian Living, Culture, Discernment, Don't Overlook the Ordinary, Fulfillment, God's Ordering, Leadership, Listening Up, Personal Growth, Shaping, Wisdom, YLU17

God uses ordinary. He does it for his mighty works and does it as part of the good plans he has for us. And, it's not just the most charismatic, famous, skilled and educated he seeks. He used twelve ordinary men to filled with weaknesses and shared their story of HIS...

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