Your Identity Starts With You: Conversation with Leilani Garrett

  Leilani Garrett didn’t set out to write a novel. She set out to answer questions that plagues most individuals – Why am I stuck?  In writing her book “After the Burn” , Leilani discovers that being seen is not about visibility, it’s about courage.  What shuts people down is not loud but quiet, slow, … Read more

Don’t Be Afraid, Just Believe

In Mark 5:36 (NIV), Jesus speaks five words cutting through panic: “Don’t be afraid, just believe.” He is talking to Jairus, a father who just received news that his daughter is dead. Jesus provides solace to the father by stating “just believe.” This does not mean pretending that fear does not exist. Fear is always … Read more

Life Happens for You

James 1:2-4 (NIV) states “consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trails of many kinds, because you know that testing of your father produces perseverance.” Every setback, disappointment, or difficulty presents an opportunity for growth and learning. When encountering obstacles, instead of viewing them as roadblocks, choose to see them as … Read more