I’m quitting the addiction to approval, the endless cycle of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and validation-seeking that leaves us exhausted and anxious. For too long, I’ve been driven by the craving to be noticed, liked, invited, or praised. Whether it’s a comment on social media, a “subscribe,” or a pat on the back, those little hits ofContinueContinue reading “Why I’m Quitting the Addiction to Approval”
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When Creativity Feels Empty.
October has been a fun month of creativity. I’ve spent the last 25 days taking on a challenge each day to stir up the creativity inside me. Something I choose to do every day is challenge myself. I’m not perfect at completing all the challenges I set out to do, but I’m consistently reminding myselfContinueContinue reading “When Creativity Feels Empty.”
Just Sleeping
Slowing down for me can be the hardest thing ever. Trying to find rhythms that sync with my need to keep producing, creating, and growing seems like a never-ending uphill run. While I’m not breathing heavily at the moment, and my fuel tank seems to be full I can see where hustle has proven toContinueContinue reading “Just Sleeping”
Back to Back
Have you ever had another leader fail you? Have you faced the disappointment of a leader in your life talking about you behind your back? Have you walked away discouraged from a conversation that headed south because of pride? Leading back-to-back is a method of leadership that protects you and others from these types ofContinueContinue reading “Back to Back”
What’s our new hashtag?
Almost two years ago we took on a big leap of faith as a family. We moved from a small town in Alabama to San Francisco, CA to minister to children as Kids Pastors. I remember the only thing I kept hearing from the Lord was “I want to give you an out-of-the-boat experience.” SoContinueContinue reading “What’s our new hashtag?”
Blooming Identity
Jumping out of my mom’s car and walking into the room, is where the anxiety began. My young face looked normal like everyone else’s, my linked hand to my mom’s was evidence I was still too young to walk alone, and my backpack full of school supplies including my ‘Mickey Mouse pencils’ was just enoughContinueContinue reading “Blooming Identity”
“Truly, this was the Son of God”
I got lost in Matthew 27 today as I read a powerful revelation about the crucifixion of Jesus Christ! Then Jesus shouted out again, and he released his spirit. At that moment the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook, rocks split apart, andContinueContinue reading ““Truly, this was the Son of God””
Looking back into 2013
Each week as I prepare to preach to young people, I spend time seeking God’s will and plan for that service. I want to take you through each month of 2013 of some the great spiritual implications that God gracefully gave me as I was used for His Kingdom! All Glory goes to the KingContinueContinue reading “Looking back into 2013”
Home Alone
Just this past Thanksgiving I experienced something I had never felt before around a Thanksgiving table. We went to my in-laws for Thanksgiving and I’m expecting the same thing we do every year. The craziness of the kitchen being packed with the grandkids, parents and grandparents surrounding the table saying what they are thankful forContinueContinue reading “Home Alone”
Dumping God?
I know this title seems a little rude and off my rocker a little bit, but in true sense as I read my word yesterday in the Book of Zephaniah I saw how so many of us have dumped God altogether. In the book of Zephaniah you will find an author who is predicting theContinueContinue reading “Dumping God?”
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