Pressing Forward Using Four Disciplines

In Philippians 3:13 (NIV) Paul states “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.”  These words are simple, yet they demand much from you.  Paul identifies four disciplines that are required to press toward the prize. Become an Expert in Your One Thing “One thing I do,” Paul writes. Not ten things or … Read more

Seize the Day: Making the Most of Your God-Given Purpose

“As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming when no one can work”(John 9:4, NIV). Jesus reminds us of the urgent call to fulfill purpose while there is opportunity. Time is the most precious and finite resource.  It waits for no one. This means … Read more

Confirming Your Path

2 Peter 1:10 (NIV) states “therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election.”  This scripture challenges active engagement in confirming your life’s path.  Not being passive but deliberate. Deliberate in applying three key elements – authority, gifts and free will. The Three Elements of Path Confirmation Authority: Embracing Your … Read more

Blue Print for Intentionality

Your thoughts are the seeds that grow into actions. Like a garden, what we allow to take root in our minds determines what will bloom in our lives. Managing and monitoring your thinking is vital to shaping your emotional health. Emotional health is what impacts your actions and influences decision-making. The Emotion-Action Connection Your emotions … Read more