When I realized my response to emotional triggers negatively affected my relationships, I felt grief and a desire for change. As I allowed God to guide me in my emotional triggers, I experienced freedom and the courage to speak out. If emotional triggers impact your life, I hope you find encouragement and hope in my…

Learning how to plan a retreat can be intimidating. That is exactly what we felt when our Book Club decided to plan a retreat to grow closer to God and each other. But as we discussed the idea our excitement grew and the possibility that we could learn how to plan a retreat and host…

We live in uncertain times. Everywhere we look we see evidence of unrest around us. The truth is nothing remains the same. Change is inevitable, and along with change comes uncertainty about the future. Dealing with uncertainty is a challenge for anyone trying to adapt to unforeseen changes in their life. We only have to…

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…

Finding financial freedom started a little rough for me. “I want it.”   “I deserve it.”   “I’m not going to wait – I want it now.”   Probably those statements sound like something you have heard a kid say when begging for a toy or video game.  Unfortunately, it was neither – this was me at 25…

How to be a leader, not a follower comes naturally to some people, but to the majority of us, it often seems easier to follow the crowd. However, research has shown that everyone can learn how to be a leader, not a follower, and use their influence, abilities, skills, and voice to impact the world…

Most of us have heard the saying, “youth is wasted on the young”. I don’t know if I agree completely with that statement, but I do have a few regrets that have helped me learn how to deal with aging. Aging has helped me with one of my regrets; focusing on the superficial. I had…

Learning how to develop healthy boundaries is an investment that impacts every area of our lives. Boundaries allow us to function freely within the guides we set for ourselves. Understanding how to develop healthy boundaries in relationships is difficult, especially with people we love. The boundary lines in our closest relationships often get blurred and…