One thing I really love about Jesus is that he requires us to have very little faith in order for him to work in our lives. Okay, some might say that’s heresy, but it’s true. Having faith can be really hard. It’s always easier to follow the world’s standards, to take matters into our own hands, to just do what everyone else is doing. As humans, we are messy and…
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How to Use Logic When You’re Driven by Your Heart
Read moreCan I be honest here? I’ve never been a very logical person. My emotions have always run deep, like a well, and the water I draw from the well is the energy that drives my decisions. I’m very attuned to how I feel, and I act based on those feelings. My emotions drive my reactions, decisions, and actions in most of my life, ranging from the minute decisions like what…
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7 Effective Steps to Pursuing & Living Out Your Calling
Read moreIn my first post related to “your calling,” I wrote about the distractions that may be keeping you from it. Getting the vision is one thing. Overcoming the distractions is another. Actually going for it is something else entirely. This week, I’m going to cover 4 practical steps to pursue your calling and go over 3 tips that will help you get there. Hold Your Plans Loosely – Focus on…
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Taking the Roundabout Way
Read more“This is why you brought me here, Lord,” I thought as I stood awestruck on a trail in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. The forest was abundant with neon green foliage, moss crawled over every rock and fallen tree trunk, the air was slightly humid from the nearby ocean. I watched the tops of the ancient giants sway in a soft breeze, marveling at the circumference of the trunks –…