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Many people think of happiness and joy as the same thing, but they are not.  In this post, I want to dig down and embrace a faith that brings about a state of mind and not just a feeling.  The joy of the Lord is given to those who seek it and accept it and…

Do we need spiritual goals? Do spiritual goals help us grow closer to God? Do spiritual goals help us grow in our relationships with others? My answer to all three of these questions is yes! When we consider investing time to set spiritual goals, it is important to ask ourselves probing questions. All goals serve…

We all want to be loved, valued, and accepted. Rejection can quickly smear one or all three of these desires. Rejection is real but its message is a lie which is why overcoming rejection is so important. You can cover up rejection and act like it doesn’t affect you, but rejection leaves scars and can…

Grief is the expression of deep sadness and sorrow. It erupts from the loss of something you value and love. Finding God in grief allows you to freely grieve while holding onto hope and a promise that is bigger than any loss you are experiencing. When you experience grief, God’s presence comforts you regardless of…

While people may ask “What is a normal parent adult child relationship?” I’m not sure there is a “normal” that can be pointed to with the expectation that all others would look the same.   Perhaps a better question is “What does a healthy parent adult child relationship look like?”   Given the fact that every family…

How does faith impact your life? It changes everything. I have learned that faith changes you; not a cliche of false hope but the truth. Merging faith into everyday, ordinary life will impact every part of you. Your thoughts, your decisions, and your relationships will change. As Hurricane Ida swirled around us, I took out…