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At Easter – Always Say “Yes”

Posted onMarch 29, 2026March 31, 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.

When Life Heats Up

Posted onMarch 17, 2026March 23, 2026

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When Life Heats Up

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Once-in-awhile, a burner on my stovetop “goes nova!” Unexplainably, it just gets super hot. Interestingly, it even glows! Needless to say, that makes it challenging to cook. As I ponder that frustrating phenomenon, I find myself reflecting about when life heats up and “goes nova!”

When life heats up, you must –

Manage the heat.
Address critical details.
Try not to get burned.
Maneuver as skillfully as possible.
Pray for God’s help.

Have you ever gone nova?

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.

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.

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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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.

Refreshing And Rare: Hope For This Year

Posted onJanuary 12, 2026January 12, 2026

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Refreshing And Rare: Hope For This Year

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When you think of “refreshing and rare,” who comes to your mind? What character qualities define this person? I’m guessing they are courageous, personable, persevering. Further, I imagine they are kind and gentle, as well as strong and honest. Most of all, the person who comes to your mind probably lives with hope.

As you enter this next year, you need hope, too. The next 12 months provide opportunity to manage, enjoy, and problem-solve in your life. Thankfully, God provides refreshing and rare hope for every day.

A Mindset Of Gratitude

Posted onNovember 24, 2025January 8, 2026

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A Mindset Of Gratitude

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It’s Thanksgiving! Time for a “self-check” on gratitude. A mindset of gratitude makes a huge difference, even when things are difficult or painful.

So, if you had a Gratitude Scale that measured how thankful you are, where would you score on a scale 1-10?

Let’s explore “mindset of gratitude.” But first – let’s have some fun with that Gratitude Scale we mentioned.

Let Go. It’ll Be OK – Hope #6

Posted onNovember 3, 2025January 8, 2026

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Let Go. It’ll Be OK - Hope #6

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Someone’s hanging from a high ledge, ready to fall! They’re yelling for help and losing strength. Now, they hold on with only one hand. You know emergency teams will never make it in time. Frantically, you grab a nearby sturdy tarp and enlist five or six strong-looking by-standers to hold tightly on corners and sides – a “make-shift” life-net directly below. Realizing the person is about to fall, yet is filled with fear, you yell, “Let go. It’ll be OK.”

This is #6 in a series on hope.