Flourish: Thriving in Everyday Life

“ Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree Planted […]

Fit & Healthy During the Pandemic

It’s easy to feel adrift right now with the loss of the familiar structures of work, errands, social engagements, and perhaps, school-related events. It’s unsettling to find ourselves without the predictable ways we used to measure our days. Without the usual deadlines to force us to focus, it may feel harder to get things done, […]

The Journey

They say the journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step. But if that step is in the wrong direction, then the faster your progress and the further away you get. Get clear on your destination. What is your vision? Your purpose in the world? What would inspire you to leap out of bed […]

How to be a Hero

The original meaning of the word “hero” wasn’t a fierce warrior who destroyed the bad guys and saved the world. It was “protector.” The heroic ideal was someone who worked hard to develop the strength to go beyond themselves and care for others. They were motivated by their big hearts, their compassion, and their calling […]

Why Willpower Isn’t Enough

Willpower is powerful. Researchers find that someone with high willpower is twice as likely to be academically successful as someone with high intelligence. Kids with willpower go on to generally have not only more school and career success, but be healthier too. Best of all, it’s a teachable skill. But willpower is only the beginning. […]

Top 10 Tips to Transformation That Lasts (Part 2)

Last week we spent some time getting clear on our most important goal and why we value it so much – that we might be willing to go all in to get it. We cultivated our confidence, and broke our goal down into manageable chunks. Then we got honest on the price we’ll have to […]

Top 10 Tips to Transformation That Lasts (Part 1)

Make it something you value and get clear on why. Do you believe you can do it? How confident are you on a 1-10 scale? How could you fine tune the goal or get more tools to make it feel more achievable? What could get in your way? Obstacles could be external (work, family obligations, […]

Let Your Garden Flourish

“ What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.” 2 TIMOTHY 1:13-14 NIV This will be short and sweet so we can all […]

Becoming Unstoppable

What would be possible if you had total trust in your abilities and you went all in? In health, work, relationships… it’s a powerful question, because it asks, “What am I capable of?” It’s easy to let that question make us feel bad about ourselves. After all, who is really living with total confidence and […]

I Still Have Doubts: Part 4

“…And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!”’ Mark 9:21-24 In the gospel of John, the Bible says, “even after Jesus had done all these miraculous signs and wonders in their presence, they still […]