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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.

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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?

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.

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.

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.

Start This Year Well: 10 Points – Scripture Dissection

Posted onJanuary 5, 2026January 5, 2026

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Start This Year Well: 10 Points - Scripture Dissection

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Happy New Year! May it be a good one for you! Now, to set the tone, here’s a quote from C.S. Lewis – “There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” With this insightful observation, let’s explore 10 points to start this year well.

A Fresh New Start

Posted onDecember 29, 2025January 9, 2026

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A Fresh New Start

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This week, I get to say – HAPPY NEW YEAR – to you! Of course, it’s also an opportunity for a fresh new start. So, let’s look at some action points for a great start with strong traction this next year.

Grieving At Christmastime – Advent #3

Posted onDecember 15, 2025December 15, 2025

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Grieving At Christmastime - Advent #3

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During a season filled with peace and joy, it’s painful to experience grieving at Christmastime. But that’s what many people do. They celebrate. Simultaneously, they grieve.

There are always losses in life. Sometimes, these losses almost consume the space meant to be filled with peace and joy. Strategically, there are ways to keep these spaces free for healthy processes – even at Christmastime.