David Gregory’s book, "Open" is a very cool little book that brings parts of scripture to life through relatable narrative that's packed with adventure. Because I got a complimentary copy from Tyndale, I wanted to share my thoughts here. Only a few pages in and I was...
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7 Posts for Personal Growth from Planting Small Seeds
You really never know what life will bring. As an oft said saying goes, “the tallest and mightiest oak of the forest began life as a small nut that stood its ground.” Look around you and observe or realize where you are planted. Grow from there....
When a Window of Opportunity Becomes a Door
Opportunity exists all around us, we just have to be active at recognizing and responding. It’s sometimes the result of good planning and it’s sometimes being aware of seemingly random happenings. Regardless, there’s a moment when you have to be decisive, committed,...
Gaining Personal Momentum By Taking Small Steps
When challenged to find personal momentum, I often think about a scene from my favorite movie, Steve Martin’s “The Jerk.” It’s a humorous way of reminding us about the importance of taking steps forward rather than standing still. In the movie, Martin’s Navin Johnson...
Seven Pick Me Up Songs for Your #Praylist & Inspire Your Comeback
We need a pick me up every now and then. Few things have the power to provide it than the right songs at the right time. That's why, instead of offering one pick me up song for a #praylist, I'm concluding the Go from Low to Glow topic in our Year of...
The Meaning of a Fresh Start and its Impact on Your Story
Let’s talk about getting a fresh start. Before we do that, though, I gotta ask; have you ever felt stuck in “a hole of depression, darkness, doom, anxiety and panic” with no visible way out? I sure have, and that’s the way pastor Louie Giglio described a season of his...
Walled In. How God Guided Me from My Thin Place
In life, we often feel walled in to a thin place - a feeling of despair and hopelessness. Jason Coleman was there and God guided him from low to glow. Here's his story: There is nothing that compares to the feeling of entrapment. The feeling that the walls are closing...
A Review of 41 Will Come, Down But Never Out
In 41 Will Come, Check E. Tate presents a clear call to action: What are you going to do about the giant that's standing between you and your dreams? The giant that is keeping you from being the person God created you to be? This is a tough question. In fact, it's one...
When it’s Hard to Get Past Your Past
Letting go is never easy. This is true for many reasons - comfort with the familiar is one such reason. In this case, comfort holds us back. Of course, some things are easier to let go of than others. Yet, it's important to know and remember that we cannot...









