"Pain is the stimulus for change." -Rob Dial Have you noticed this new phenomenon happening at a playground near you? At first glance, everything looks normal, you see kids running and jumping but look closer. Right behind those kids are parents. Parents who are ready to step in if things get too "dangerous." Parents running …
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“It’s all over. My life is over. What’s the point? I am just going to be a lonely loser the rest of my life.” Then my friend put his hand on my shoulder, told me to take a breath then said, “This is a moment in life, not your whole life.” I couldn’t see it …
A few years ago, during a counseling session, my counselor said this and it gave me hope. Ever since I was a junior in high school I knew I wanted to be in youth ministry. My heart was to help students who had or were going through similar struggles I had faced. So that’s what …
When you are faced with a painful situation, how do you respond? Do you run away and avoid or do you face your pain head on and run through it? This episode I talk about why we should face our pain and how it can lead to healing and restoration. https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/h2AequGX7Pb
Have you ever asked yourself this question, “How did I end up here?” I have especially over the past few years. It’s crazy to think back and see where God has brought me. I never would have imagined this is the life I would be living. Ephesians 3:20“Now to him who is able to do …
For most of my life, when I would go through hard times, I would ask God,“Why am I having to go through this?” That all changed after being divorced for a few years. I begin to ask this instead. During a hard time, I felt sorry for myself and asked God, “Why?”I don’t remember where …
“God, I don’t want to go this way! I want to stay on the old path!” Parents, have you ever had to physically drag your kid to where you want them to go? Maybe you are a better parent than me so you have only seen other parents do it. Either way that’s what it …
If you had told me that at 33 years old I would be divorced and unemployed, I would have laughed in your face. I mean, come on I had been married for 12 years and was working as a Family Pastor at a church. I think I am good… Until I wasn’t… When I hit …
"There is not always a why that we can understand from our limited perspective." -David J. Lieberman, Ph.D Over the holiday break, I have played Minecraft with my son. I had only played alone once, so I didn't know what to do, so I was glad to have him as my guide. (For those who don't …
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"but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;" -Isaiah 40:31 Wait "hope, eagerly look for." At Christmas, we aren't just proclaiming the good news of a baby being born but the arrival of God himself. Does anybody else have kids who have been asking to open presents for the last several weeks. Man, …