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When doubting God’s love, it can feel like we are stuck. In spiritual idleness. But don’t believe the lack of hype. Your are you to argue with our God who says he loves you? After all, he’s God, and you’re not.

What Should I Do When I Am Doubting God’s Love?

Apr 23, 2018 | 1 Timothy, Attitude, big-picture, Change, Christian Living, Contentment, Darkness, Depression, Discernment, Faith, Freedom, Fulfillment, Grace, Hope, Inspiration, Introverts, Leadership, Life Seasons, Listening Up, Love, Mental Health, New Testament, Paul, Personal Growth, Psalms, Resolve, Scripture, Service, Shaping, Stress, Thankfulness, Trials, Trust, YLU18, YLU18-Patience

Doubting God’s love is something I suspect we all can relate to feeling. I know I personally go through seasons of spiritual idleness. And I, like Edwards and many other people, suffer bouts of depression. The feeling of hopelessness is a sentiment I know as well as...

Theology is one of those church words that scares people off. It implies things that are both true and perceived. But the bottom line, it’s about knowing more about God. And, even though you may not realize it, you’re a theologian.

Can We Forget About Theology And Just Learn About God?

Apr 16, 2018 | 1Glories, big picture, big-picture, Change, Christian Living, Culture, Discernment, Fulfillment, Inspiration, Job, Leadership, Learn, Listening Up, Movies, Music, Personal Growth, Resolve, Revelation, Shaping, Tweetable, Wisdom, YLU18, YLU18-Patience

This will hurt (and perhaps offend) some people, but I’ll get right to the point: I hate the word “theology.” It’s a super churchy word that probably keeps more people from God rather than drawing them closer to him. The very moment I hear the word, I get visions of...

Baseball great, Roberto Clemente, had a saying about wasting time, and it rings true in light of Jonathan Edwards’ fifth resolution. He used to say “Anytime you have an opportunity to make things better and you don't, then you are wasting your time on this Earth.”

Are You Okay Wasting Time When You Can Be a Part of Something Bigger?

Apr 9, 2018 | adversity, Attitude, big picture, Calling, Christian Living, Contentment, Culture, Faith, Fulfillment, God's Ordering, Humility, Identity, Inspiration, James, Launch, Leadership, Learn, Life Seasons, Listening Up, Love, Mental Health, Obedience, Old Testament, providence, Purpose, Regret, Resolve, Revelation, Scripture, Service, Shaping, Stewardship, Stress, Taking Risks, Trials, Trust, Vision, Wisdom, YLU18, YLU18-Patience

He feared he was wasting time. It was New Year’s Eve in 1972 and Roberto Clemente boarded a plane intended to bring aid to Nicaragua following a terrible earthquake. It was overloaded, but was determined to get supplies to the quarter-million lives that were now...

Family honor is more biblical than you might think. And, whether you’re parents are the McFlys or your own, you’re the pivotal character between you, those who came before you, and those who share your lineage into the future.

Our Family Honor May Already Be at Stake – so Don’t Be Chicken

Apr 2, 2018 | adversity, Christian Living, Culture, Forgiveness, Fulfillment, Honor, Humility, Identity, Leadership, Life Seasons, Listening Up, Mental Health, Movies, Old Testament, Parenting, Personal Growth, Proverbs, providence, Regret, Resolve, Revelation, Scripture, Service, Shaping, Stewardship, Wisdom, YLU18, YLU18-Peace

In the beginning, family honor is a mere afterthought to Marty McFly, the main character of hit movie trilogy, Back to the Future. Personal honor, on the other hand, is obviously important to Marty. Whenever he is called “chicken” or it’s even suggested, he refuses to...

The Golden rule requires love. Love of God, Others and Self. When this cycle is moving fluidly, it’s picture perfect harmony according to God’s design.

The Golden Rule and Actively Loving God, Others, and Self

Mar 19, 2018 | Attitude, big-picture, Christian Living, Culture, Fulfillment, Grace, Humility, Leadership, Leviticus, Listening Up, Luke, Mental Health, Old Testament, Personal Growth, Resolve, Scripture, Service, Shaping, Stewardship, YLU18, YLU18-Peace

Though the term "Golden Rule" is never actually used in scripture, we receive it through Jesus’ words in the book of Matthew. In it, he says; “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets (Matthew 7:12 ESV)....

Your words are powerful words. Let that power be used for good, and not malicious self-interests. The tongue is double-edged and has a mighty power to enrich and build. That’s precisely the manner in which God intends for us to use it, and probably why Edwards made resolution 16.

Your Powerful Words and the Way They Impact Others

Mar 12, 2018 | 2 Corinthians, Attitude, big picture, Change, Christian Living, Culture, Ephesians, Fulfillment, Healing, Leadership, Life Seasons, Listening Up, Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Growth, Proverbs, Purpose, Resolve, Service, Shaping, Stewardship, Wisdom, Work Life, YLU18, YLU18-Peace

Whether you realize it or not, your words are powerful words. And the power of those words have the potential to hinder or nurture your inner self and others. Truth be told, we probably don’t think enough about that. I know that was made clear to me, at least, as I...

The concept of Servant Leadership has been around for eons, and modeled by Jesus as he developed his disciples. But the label is fairly new and there remains questions of how to implement it. Blanchard’s Servant Leadership in Action collects several thought leaders to bring clarity and inspire.

A Review of Servant Leadership in Action by Ken Blanchard

Mar 6, 2018 | big-picture, Book Reviews, Christian Living, Culture, Fulfillment, Identity, Inspiration, Leadership, Learn, Mark, Parenting, Personal Growth, Reviews, Service, Stewardship, Wisdom, Work Life

The concept of Servant Leadership has been around for eons, and modeled by Jesus as he developed his disciples. But the label is fairly new and there remains questions of how to implement it. This is where Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell’s Servant Leadership in...

There’s a lot of personal discipline that goes into personal relationships when you’re productivity minded, insecure, and not really a people person. Like Walter from the TV show, Scorpion, I know the hardships of EQ as well as the need for patience and wisdom in nurturing it.

Is Your Personal Discipline Strong Enough to go the Distance?

Mar 5, 2018 | adversity, anxiety, Change, Christian Living, Culture, Fulfillment, Identity, Introverts, James, Leadership, Learn, Life Seasons, Listening Up, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Resolve, Shaping, Testimony, Wisdom, Work Life, YLU18, YLU18-Peace

Personal Discipline is a misunderstood concept in many circles. I think it’s because we are quick to relate the word “discipline” to physical or mental abuse. That’s unfortunate. It’s unfortunate because personal discipline in many matters is one of the most missing...

In the pursuit of revenge, even in the achievement of it, we are visible to a watching world. God has commanded us to build up one another rather than seeking vengeance. But why should we serve those we would rather make pay?

The Sweetest Revenge is Actually No Revenge at All

Feb 26, 2018 | 2 Corinthians, Attitude, big picture, Christian Living, Contentment, Darkness, Forgiveness, Fulfillment, Leadership, Listening Up, Love, Mental Health, Proverbs, Resolve, Revelation, Service, Wisdom, YLU18, YLU18-Peace

Revenge would surely be mine. I didn’t care if it was served cold or otherwise. I certainly would have my revenge. In fact, it was now THE thing most present on my mind. Just a few moments longer and a little bit of maneuvering. And then I would have it. My sweet,...

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