Uniquely Created

Change can be exciting. But, with every change we leave something behind. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about the loss side of change. 

Things happen. We don't always get a say. But we can determine how we react. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about choosing our attitudes.

Getting to know someone isn't something that just happens. It takes time, effort, and intentionality. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about getting to know God.

While we might like things that are quick and easy, God operates in the process. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about finding gold within.

Not everything in life is fair. Things aren't always even. But one thing that everyone has access to is God's forgiveness. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about God's mercy.

We are called to serve. But sometimes in our serving, we forget that it's not about making ourselves look good, but showing someone else God's love. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about the spirit of serving.

Life isn't always about being laser-focused. But what happens when we get caught up in everything around us, allowing it to distract us? Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about distractions.

Not everything is convenient. But we can't allow inconveniences to stop us from moving forward. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about inconveniences.

Some things in our lives are set to alert us when they need care, flashing warning lights. Our bodies are not one of them. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about warning lights.

God wants to speak to us every day. However, we often don't take the time to listen. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about fresh words from God.

Part of growing in Christ is growing confident in who God has called us to be. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about being ourselves.

Our muscles are strengthened when we take the time to work them - but it's something we must work on daily. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about exercising the muscle of faith. 

When we pray, we all hope the answer is yes. But sometimes we end up with a different answer. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about when the answer is not yet.

Have you ever lost something important? That desperation we feel to find it? It a relentlessness God understands. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about searching for the lost.

Sometimes what we're called to do isn't easy. But trying to find the way out? It's not being surrendered to God's will. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about looking for loopholes.

Sometimes we deal with issues and think we've moved on. However, if we don't deal with the root of the issue, it can come back. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about discovering the root of the issue so that we can produce good fruit.

We all face trials, and sometimes we'll get knocked down. But we can't get knocked out. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about getting back in the game so we can pursue all that God has for us.

We all have hopes. Sometimes God says yes, sometimes He says no, and sometimes He has better plans. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about God's substitutions.

Some of God's names are easy for us to understand and relate to Him as, while others are a little more complex. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about God, our shepherd.

When we allow ourselves to get distracted by the things around us, we can easily get overwhelmed and exhausted. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about finding our rest in God.

Those things we don't understand, we tend to ignore or push to the side. We can even do this with aspects of ourselves. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about knowing ourselves,

Hurry up and wait. Not something we like to do, but something we do a lot of. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about things we can learn in the waiting.

It's easy to think of all the ways we fall short, or have enough to fix the situation at hand. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about our lack and God's abundance.

God is able to do more than we can ask or imagine. But do you put more faith in God's ability, or in the obstacles that seem to stand in the way of your prayers? Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about things unseen.

It's never a bad thing to be more organized. But if you've started the new year with a new planner, make sure that there is one thing you're not relegating to the to-do list. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about priorities.

When the country is caught in another state of disorder, it's easy to get swept up into the chaos. But, it calls into question where we really put our trust. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about remembering where the source of our trust should be.

A new year is upon us, and with that comes thoughts of what will be different. It's common to start with resolutions of what we want to change. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about the best type of resolution to make. 

In a year plagued with social distancing, it's easy to fall into a state of isolation. But when we do that, we're leaving doors open for the enemy. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about the importance of community.

When life seems chaotic or things seem to be headed in the wrong direction, it can be easy to get distressed. But then, more than ever, we need to trust that God can work everything for good. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about God's power to redeem.

We're called to be content. But God didn't ask us to settle for less than He planned for us. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about settling for less.

Christmas music is everywhere, and there's no better time to invite. But what do you say when the answer is no? Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about the Christmas invite.

Thanksgiving is coming. But is being thankful really just meant for one day a year? Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about being grateful.

Sometimes things just rub us the wrong way. And sometimes we notice more things than normal are rubbing us the wrong way. When that happens, we need to check our spirit. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about getting annoyed. 

We can all admit we hate waiting. But then why do we hesitate when we're told to step out? Sometimes God gives clear instructions, and we choose to lag behind. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about moving forward in faith.

Sometimes we forget to monitor levels. We take a little here, a little there, and before we know it, we're empty. It's not just important to see when we need to be filled back up but to make sure we're tied to the right source. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about running out.

We all have things we wish we could change. Maybe it’s a situation. Maybe it’s a relationship. Sometimes those changes aren’t in our hands. But God helps us walk them out.  

Sure, everyone loves granite countertops and hardwood floors. But a house built to last is built on the right foundation. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about building a house according to God's design.

We've all started projects with the best intentions. But soon, the project was left unfinished and our good intentions weren't quite enough. God doesn't work like we do. What He starts, He finishes. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about God's works in progress.

Grace is a gift God gives out of love. Why is it that sometimes we refuse to accept it? Why do we dwell on the areas we fall short when God says it's forgiven? Take 6 min to join me and let's talk about giving ourselves grace.

No one likes bad days. Rough moments. But luckily we're not alone in them. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about what we can do when we're not having the best days.

The Christian life changes us. And it should. It's not supposed to leave us where we are, but call us to more. What does it look like to follow God? Why are we called to step out? Even when it's uncomfortable? Challenging? Inconvenient? Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about what it looks like to not grow weary.

Sometimes we walk through life thinking that we're seeing clearly, not even realizing that we're allowing someone else's views to color our vision. We're seeing life and others through someone else's lenses. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about having a fresh view.

Sometimes when we're driving we have our wipers on full speed, and we struggle just to see two feet in front of us. But our back window? Clear as can be. Life is often the same. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about windshield wipers.

Communication can get sticky, but it doesn't need to. Sometimes we just need to remember our CPR training, and stop to look, listen, and feel. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about the importance of communication.

We would all love to think that we don't have bad days. That we don't ever face spiritual attacks. But, that's just not honest. Sometimes the best thing we can do is be honest in our weakness so that God and our community can help us work through the pain and we can see God's character shine through. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about how God works in our weakness.

 Sometimes we face things that leave us stumped. While it would be nice if we had the answers to every situation that comes our way, it's nice to know that finding good advice and counsel is often easier than it seems. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about seeking advice.

Twists. Turns. Unexpected highs and lows. Sometimes it seems like you can't catch your breath, and other times you're just waiting for the speed to pick up. Sometimes life and a roller coaster have a lot in common. I realized just how much this past week at Disney when I realized that God is a lot like that lap bar. Take 5 min and join me for Mindflow Monday!

There are some things in our lives where we might not even notice a substitute. But others? That substitute doesn't doesn't even come close. And the more we try to fill the void, the larger it becomes. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about making sure don't allow substitutions in the most important area of our lives.

Too much. Not enough. Dangerous terms when we're using them to describe someone. Or allowing them to be used to describe ourselves. They're terms that can create insecurity and stop us from fulfilling our calling. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about being too much.

No one likes to wait. But can you tough it out? Hold on to hope? Or do you give up and lose faith? Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about the story of Zechariah and having hope for the long wait.

Some needs are simple. Food. Air. Water. But others are just as necessary. Unfortunately we can neglect our needs in an effort to just power through. To reach the end. But when we do, we reach not reaching it at all. Take 5 min to join me and let's talk about voicing our needs.