One: You are the light of the world, and you can make a positive difference in the world, no matter how small it seems (Matthew 5:14). You don’t need to be a grand stadium light reaching thousands of people to make a godly difference. Even a candle makes a big difference in a … [Read more...]
You Don’t Get To Suffer Alone
When we're going through a rough, tough and challenging time, it's natural for us to feel alone. We feel forgotten by God, or at least maybe not forgotten, but like we're down on His list of priorities. Like there are other people He prefers to us and with whom He'd rather stay … [Read more...]
You Can Do Hard Things
We can do hard things. We are not flaky, we are not weak, we have been built and prepared for tough situations and we have been programmed to get through them and to thrive, somehow. So, what are hard things? By hard things, I’m talking about situations that are very tough, … [Read more...]
You Can Try Again
There you are in a nice comfortable boat. That’s not really where you want to be, but it’s manageable. You look far into the distance and spot your dream destination. It looks so beautiful, inviting and reachable. There is only one problem. This boat of yours will not take you … [Read more...]
Take a Chance on Yourself
2020 has started and is well on its way. What will make this year different from the last year or the previous years? If you have set goals for the year, you have taken a very good and important step, but you cannot afford to stop there. Let this be the year that you actually … [Read more...]
You Already Have a Seed of Greatness
Last night, I had a tangerine after dinner. When I was clearing up, I took one small tangerine seed in my hand and studied it for a long time. It was so small. So very small. Have you ever taken the time to look at a seed? It could be any seed at all: an … [Read more...]