POD #27: How’s the view? Inspired by Warren Berger’s book, A More Beautiful Question, and his consideration of McCullough’s talk, write your answers to these questions on two separate mountains: (a) the mountain you’re most focused on climbing now (could be life, relationships, career, health, artistically, etc.), and (b) the mountain you have identified wanting to... Continue Reading →
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us... Continue Reading →
POD #26: How to Systematically Undo Doubt As you get down to the nitty-gritty of envisioning your next season in detail, do you find yourself stopping the momentum of your dreams before they get started by thinking about all the problems, challenges and obstacles you could encounter?First, write out your dream in a sentence or two.Secondly,... Continue Reading →
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing. James 1:2-4 NLT... Continue Reading →
And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7 NLT At work,... Continue Reading →
POD #25: Milagros in your midst Look around you, in the physical space you are right now. Look at the walls, on the shelves, in the fridge, under the covers. Look in the drawer. Or in your closet.Look out the window if you need to. In your kid’s room. Maybe even look at your own skin,... Continue Reading →
POD #24: The Spiritual Contrarian Question What’s one important truth about you, your soul, your life, the world or your future that very few people would agree with you on?Answer like this: Most people think ________, but the truth is ____________.How do you know this truth?What, if anything, did you have to reframe to get to... Continue Reading →
Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress. 1 Timothy 4:15 NLT I have been blessed to have many words spoken over me. It is encouraging when they come to pass quickly. Others have taken time, and still others I am standing in faith... Continue Reading →
Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment, 1 Peter 2:2 NLT I was raised in church. I have a strong foundation in the Word of God. Not theology, but Word planted deep on my heart. I memorized scriptures from... Continue Reading →
POD #23: The Conscious CollectiveHere’s your prompt:First, what is the epidemic you’d like to spread as your offering to the world?Second, who do you want or need to collaborate with as you spread this contagion? It might be specific individuals you already know by name, could be skills or resources that you want to bring... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 