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At Easter – Always Say “Yes”

Posted onMarch 29, 2026March 30, 2026

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At Easter - Always Say "Yes"

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Before we start with “Always Say Yes,” I want to tell you about an Easter devotional – FREE – to use this week. This tool gives you 2 pages for each day that feature:

First, a “Brief Focus” with reflective thoughts.
Second, a “Fun Activity” for each day.
Third, a “Teaching Point” that blends those two sections into practical action points for your life.

If you follow us on your favorite podcast app, you’ll get the audio episodes of the same content in your feed. So, you can have a visual and audio version to Prepare For Easter.

Click here to get your free copy.

Privilege

Posted onMarch 23, 2026March 23, 2026

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Privilege

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Right now, I’m thinking of the late Queen Elizabeth II of England. One thing I remember and admire about her is how she always carried herself. Without doubt, she portrayed quality character, even in difficulties. Matter of fact, as I followed her life and conduct, I witnessed how she portrayed her position of privilege.

How does a discussion about privilege apply to you? Let’s explore together.

The Power Of 2 Little Verses – Scripture Dissection

Posted onMarch 9, 2026March 9, 2026

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The Power Of 2 Little Verses - Scripture Dissection

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Think for a minute. What is your most valuable and effective daily resource? In fact, what are your top two tools you rely on most to effectively navigate your day? Your phone? Car? Washer and dryer? Backyard grill? To-do list? Cup of coffee? Bread machine? Google maps? What if I told you about two powerful tools that help you navigate the territory of your soul each day? Interestingly, that’s where the power of 2 little verses comes in.

Let’s explore.

God Wants You – 7 Points

Posted onMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026

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God Wants You - 7 Points

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I often wonder what my readers and listeners are thinking as they read articles or listen to podcast episodes. Most importantly, I hope you to always read or hear: God wants you! So, in this content, we explore seven points that prove God wants you.

Pressures Of Life – Secrets Of Hope

Posted onFebruary 23, 2026February 23, 2026

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Pressures Of Life - Secrets Of Hope

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Have you ever seen a pressure cooker going full tilt? It’s a noisy, powerful event. Weights rocking. Steam hissing. The sound of boiling water from inside the cooker. It can even be a bit scary if you think about all the built-up pressure and stress going on inside that sealed kettle. Yes, the kettle you are standing right next to! With this illustration, let’s discuss the pressures of life and secrets of hope.

Be Content – Scripture Dissection

Posted onFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 2026

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Be Content - Scripture Dissection

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Be content! What, exactly, does that mean? Realistically, if you were to rate yourself on a scale of 1 – 10 (1 not very content and 10 very content), where would you place yourself? Importantly, why?

Contentment is a critical piece needed to live a healthy life.

A Heart-Lift When You’re Weary

Posted onFebruary 9, 2026February 9, 2026

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A Heart-Lift When You're Weary

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By now, I hope you’ve had a good start into this new year. Like so many other years, you’ll likely find yourself wearing down at some point. First, you’re not alone. Second, the key is to get in front of that reality. In this content, we look at the need for a heart-lift when you’re weary. Plus, we identify what it looks like to pursue a heart-lift.
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Hope In Terrible Times

Posted onFebruary 2, 2026February 2, 2026

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Hope In Terrible Times

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I’m sure you’ve listened to the news . . . read the newspapers . . . listened to podcasts. Subsequently, you know the world is really struggling right now. In essence, that’s why we should explore what it looks like to have hope in terrible times.

Live Well This Year – Scripture Dissection

Posted onJanuary 26, 2026January 26, 2026

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Live Well This Year - Scripture Dissection

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The first article this year was “Start This Year Well.” We explored 10 great action points. January is almost over, and some of the emotional energy of starting a new year is wearing off. So, we ask the question – how can you live well this year? The entire year!

Afterall, it’s an on-going question.

Jesus Makes Life Good – Even In Tough Times

Posted onJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 2026

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Jesus Makes Life Good - Even In Tough Times

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I’m sure you’ve heard the short quote – “life is good.” In fact, I even have a yellow T-shirt with that quote on it. When times are good, it’s easy to believe this is true. However, when times get tough, it takes resolve to fully believe Jesus makes life good.

But! He does make life good. In today’s content, we’ll explore how this is true no matter what happens in your life. Naturally, this content gives you a boost into living well this New Year.