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How To Handle Discouragement (A Lesson from Nehemiah)

How To Handle Discouragement (A Lesson from Nehemiah)

Have you ever started on a big project and were unable to finish it because you got discouraged? Projects like running a race, remodeling a room in your home or writing a book are often plagued with challenges. Maybe you are an artist or an entrepreneur. I find that any time I get stalled on a big project, discouragement is always my greatest obstacle.  This is especially true when the project is something I feel the Lord has called me to do.

5 Signs Your Faith is in Crisis  (And 5 Healthy Ways to Respond)

5 Signs Your Faith is in Crisis (And 5 Healthy Ways to Respond)

A crisis of any kind is marked by intense difficulty, trouble, or danger. In these moments, it’s natural to feel a range of emotions, from sadness to confusion to grief to anger. No matter what has caused us to ask hard questions about our faith, it’s significant to understand that we are not alone. Throughout Scripture, we learn of heroes of the faith who have also deeply struggled.  

7 Signs You Are Burnt Out

7 Signs You Are Burnt Out

Leaders are everywhere—in our homes, schools, offices, boardrooms, and government. And despite having access to more opportunities, training, connection, and resources than ever before, we see leaders fail every day. As you’ve probably experienced, the consequences are messy, disruptive, and often painful.

Why I Wrote Uncharted

Why I Wrote Uncharted

There are millions of books out there, many presenting the same ideas thousands of times over. With all this noise, it is tempting to think there is nothing left to say.

Creating A Daily Bible Reading Habit

Creating A Daily Bible Reading Habit

Nobody ever outgrows Scripture; the book widens and deepens with our years.” — Charles Spurgeon Each year, hundreds of American children are enrolled in piano lessons. Most parents who pay for these lessons each week aren’t trying to raise the next Mozart or even to...

Learning to Share the Gospel like Paul

With the help of Betty Crocker and her fudge brownie mix, I am told I make the world's best brownies. They are so popular, I make two boxes at a time. They usually disappear shortly after they come out of the oven and before the wonderful aroma of warm chocolate...

We Have More Than Enough Hope

Do you need hope? I know that I have lived through seasons when I've felt desperate for hope, and maybe you feel that way too. Today I want to remind you of this truth: we are the people of good news, of eternal hope. We are the people with the greatest source of...

What the Bible Says About Peace

The world is desperate for peace. Peace is something we've been seeking forever, really, and we have tried all kinds of things. People have devoted their entire lives to seeking peace, beautiful people who we celebrate because they gave their lives for peace. We know...