Quick Read + Tips Growing up in the Midwest, especially in winter, you had to take your shoes off before entering the house. Why? To avoid tracking in the messy mix of snow, salt, and slush. It protected the carpet and floors from becoming a mess within a mess. That’s the same way we protect…
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how to Catch Your Breath as a single parent
Being a single parent isn’t for the faint of heart. Honestly, nothing in life really is. But when you’re carrying the load without a built-in support system, the weight can hit hard. Some days you may have help: carpools, babysitters, family you trust. Other days, it’s just you. On those days, here are a few…
Practical Faith: How to Structure Your Life with Purpose
The Art of ‘How’: Why We Need More Than a Call to Action We’ve all heard it before. “Put on Christ.”“Be holy as He is holy.”“Walk in purpose.”“Live by faith.” Beautiful, powerful, life-giving calls to action. But if we’re being honest, most of us are sitting here wondering… but HOW? It’s like being handed a…
Why 80% Fail Their New Year’s Resolutions & How to Beat the Odds
It’s almost the middle of February. You probably started out 2025 with a determination and focus that you thought would carry through the year. However, according to a 2022 Forbes article, roughly 80% of people quit their New Year’s resolutions by February. 80%! That’s a huge number, yet not surprising. What if we simply changed…
Can You See the Beauty in Life?
Life can be challenging. We face trials, uncertainties, and moments where the weight of the world seems unbearable. Yet, even in the darkest seasons, life can also be beautiful. The Bible offers us a perspective that helps us uncover this beauty—a perspective rooted in faith, hope, and the assurance of God’s love. Recognizing Beauty in…
Master Your Mind: Overcome Negative Thinking With Biblical Principles
What Does That Even Mean? Let’s Talk About Mindset Let’s be real for a second: what does it actually mean to “have the mind of Christ”? Even if we know the concept in theory, how does it show up in our everyday lives? If you’re someone who leans toward negative thinking, your thoughts might be…
Unlock Your True Heart Through Jesus: Christian Personal Development Insights
Jesus is more than our example. He’s our revealer too. What does that mean? That means we don’t know what’s in our hearts. Be forewarned there will be some things you will hear like a broken record because it’s so important yet it’s simple. Often that component can make it easy to overlook the important…
Christian Personal Development: Pursuing Christlike Maturity and Love – Part 2
Let’s continue unpacking the purpose of Christian personal development. We were exploring the reason and intent behind intentionally growing into Christ’s likeness, which is the core purpose of a believer. Why? Because it brings glory to God, just as Christ’s life did. This was always the plan for being created in His image and likeness….
Biblical Personal Development: How Christ-Centered Growth Transforms Your Life
I think when we’re in the body of Christ we need to talk about some real stuff. We need to discuss this life and the life to come. Here’s the truth, life on this side will lead to where we spend eternity. The rewards we receive or the consequences, the point is there’s an end…
Christian Personal Development: How to Avoid The Self-Centered Trap
Philippians 2:4 “Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others.“ In a world where self-promotion often reigns supreme, recognizing and avoiding self-centeredness can feel like navigating a minefield of ego trips. But fear not, fellow travelers! With a sprinkle of humor, a dash of biblical…
