Discussing loss, unfair situations, and why bad things happen to good people, I recently shared with a friend: “I’ve come to understand I won’t always understand.” Our other friend then added “that’s where faith comes in”. Exactly. Faith means understanding we won’t always understand. God didn’t promise us life would be easy. Actually, Jesus tells …
Lately, it’s confusing knowing which way to turn. Leaders disagree, plans cancel, and life as expected changes in a blink. But I’ve noticed something about knowing which way to turn. It’s a conscious and/or subconscious choice made thousands of times a day. And it begins with our thoughts. With every thought leading to action, we …
“In this time of uncertainty”…this phrase is on a loop lately from businesses announcing closures, people trying to help, and leaders all over the world. It’s true, we are in uncertain times, but honestly, when haven’t we been? It’s time to refresh the focus. Has the future ever been predictable? We guess at behavior and …
One word. Just pick a word to focus on for 2020. It’s an powerful practice I’ve done for the last few years. I reviewed my previous words of Joy, then a Present Presence, and Encourage. Now, it’s time for a new word, and one word kept popping up. It’s always been in the back of …
Life is full of surprises, twists, and turns. The path often shifts and we either adapt or get lost along the way. Our wellness journey can be similar. We’re functioning and feeling fine then sudden changes blow in by circumstance or choice. But even in life’s unpredictability, one constant remains: our God. He never leaves …