Standing When Life Tests Your Beliefs

“If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.” – Isaiah 7:9 (NIV) Isaiah delivered these words to King Ahaz when Jerusalem was facing an invasion. The king’s faith wavers under pressure with God having a clear message. Standing firm when life tests your faith is a function of … Read more

Declare Independence: Break Free From the What is Outgrown

Every Fourth of July, we celebrate a declaration. The moment when a group of people decide the life they are living no longer reflects who they meant to become.  They do not wait for permission or for conditions to be perfect. They take a stand, make a declaration and commit to defending their values. This … Read more

Navigating Life’s Complexities

Apostle Paul states  “Be very careful then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:15, NIV).  Paul gives the roadmap for living with intentionality. Three essential strategies to transform how you approach each day. Choose Wisdom Over Foolishness First, choose between wisdom … Read more

When the Words That Shape You Are Not the Last Word

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2 (NIV) Long before you ever speak a word about yourself, someone else does. A parent, a teacher, a coach, a sibling or a stranger in a moment that should be forgettable. Words not forgotten. They say … Read more

Words Shape Who You Become

Silencing your inner critic begins with understanding where it came from. My guest today, Colin S.L. Mackie, traces the line from a small Scottish village to the view he holds today from a mountain in Northern Thailand. Along the way: how early influences become inner voices, and the moment a man who had built successful … Read more

Navigating Life’s Difficulties

Life throws unexpected challenges in your direction. Whether it’s financial struggles, relationship difficulties, health concerns, or career setbacks, you will face storms that test your faith and resilience. For these trials, James offers a powerful three-part solution to transform navigating life’s difficulties. Moving from being stuck in the challenge to endure and thrive through life … Read more

Rise Above the Crowd

In Exodus 33:16 (NIV), Moses poses a question to God: “What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth?” Moses recognized that significance is found in standing apart, not blending in. To differentiate yourself from the crowd requires two things: intentional choices and bold faith. … Read more

The Power of Perspective: Giants or Grasshoppers?

Numbers 13:1-25 (NIV) illustrates how perspective is a choice. It shapes destiny. Moses commissioned twelve scouts to explore the Promised Land, a mission that would determine the future of an entire nation. After forty days of reconnaissance, the twelve men returned with identical intelligence but vastly different interpretations of what they had seen. The facts … Read more

Three Pillars of Living Faith

James gives us a challenge. “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds?” (James 2:14, NIV) James is addressing the gap between what we say we believe and how we actually live. He concludes this challenge with a statement, “faith without deeds is dead” (James … Read more

Do Not Cap Your Potential

King Saul had everything going for him. He is chosen by God, anointed by Samuel, and positioned to lead an entire nation. In his journey, he places an invisible cap on his own potential. Through acts of disobedience and self-will, Saul demonstrates what happens when we resist God’s direction for our life. Resistance limits purpose … Read more