Did you ever play “Follow the Leader” as a kid? My memories of that game were that there was always an over-ambitious leader that would take unnecessary risks, attempt the impossible and lead you into a place where you got stuck. Sometimes I can get carried away and I act a bit like that leader …
New Ways of Thinking in a New Season The turn of a season always presents an opportunity to introduce a change in the way things have been done. It is a moment that we can capitalize on in our workplaces. People are more receptive to something new as seasons change. A fresh start means a …
Why Faith is more powerful than Failure Everyone has setbacks, detours, and diversions in life. This doesn’t mean that there is something wrong with us. Setbacks are inevitable; the difference maker is how we handle them. If we allow failure to define us, setbacks can mean the end. If we allow Faith to define us, …
Setbacks Happen! Early in my faith walk, I would be talking to people, and I would ask them “How are you doing?” I was always so surprised that the answer they would give me was “I’m doing great!” I rarely had anyone honestly say to me that they were having struggles or experiencing setbacks. I …
Purpose has a direction. Did you know that? Have you ever heard the story of how a boy band got me off course? Let me tell you how… https://vimeo.com/732267380 Sometimes in life we can lose our way. It looks different for everyone – whether it’s a mistake, a poor decision, or something out of our …
Proceed to the Route. How to stop feeling lost and find purpose. Read More »
Pain makes things difficult to see at times. Are you walking through a difficult time in your life? Are you having a hard time seeing the purpose in your pain or trial? https://vimeo.com/732264601 When things get difficult or hard it can be easy to think we have missed our God given purpose. However, our purpose is …
Purpose in the Pain: How to refocus in overwhelming times. Read More »
What is your purpose in life? God has a purpose for your life. Everyone has one, sometimes we need to discover it. Have you ever considered that you are the perfect person to accomplish your purpose? https://vimeo.com/732229782 This is what the Bible says about you and I… Ephesians 2:10 (AMP) –“For we are His workmanship [His …
Happy Memorial Day! Today we remember those who sacrificed their lives for our country. I want to finish up the topic of Marketplace Marriages by reflecting on sacrifice. Sacrifice is as an act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy. Janet and I will often …
What do you see when you look at your spouse? Is it good? Do you see positive qualities? Or have you developed a habit of finding faults? Fault finding quickly leads us into strife and division. The picture of our life and marriage will be determined by what we focus on. Philippians 4:8 NIV – Finally, brothers …
One of the most intimate acts a couple can do is pray together in marriage. Taking time to pray together opens you up to God and each other in miraculous ways. The act of praying together connects us with each other. It builds strength and intimacy in our marriages. As a result, Couples who pray …
