Three things to do when you feel overwhelmed
“Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright…” I don’t know about you, but for me, this year has been anything but calm and bright. With a pandemic, protests, politics, and all the polarity around them, not to mention the general everyday worries and cares compounded by them, many of us are filled […]
3 tips to a simple Advent
Often on paper, it appears that I have time to do lots of things. However, reality (and my emotions) reveal that I can really only do a few things well each day. When I am stressed or too busy, it doesn’t take long for me to recognize my desperate need for simplicity in my schedule […]
Your Love > Fear Gratitude Toolkit
This week we are sharing some special tools to increase your gratitude during your Thanksgiving celebrations and beyond! There is a little something for everyone in this toolkit — something to read, something to listen to, and something to do. We pray this Love > Fear Gratitude Toolkit blesses you this holiday season. Although our […]
The problem with motivation and how to get up earlier
The real reason you’re not meeting your goals Take a few minutes with Kara Osborne to learn how motivation will fail you, but commitment will help you reach your goals! For many of us, our goals start with our morning routine. Learn how commitment can help you stay disciplined in the early morning hours with […]
5 Tips to dig into the Word of God
Do you want to read the Bible more? Do you not know where to start? Do you want to gain a deeper desire to read God’s Word? All you need is 20 minutes to watch this video! Summer gives us 5 steps to help us dig in and fall in love with the Word of […]
Even now, joy is my inheritance
*Post updated January 2023 “Because joy is my inheritance, I will facilitate joy wherever I go.” -Neh. 8:10, Psalm 16:5-6, 11 And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. […]
Here’s how to use your gifts to support your community
When I think of all the beautiful things that God has created, it takes my breath away. Whether I am on the mountain top, in the woods hiking through the wilderness, or laying on my hammock in my back yard listening to the birds sing early in the morning, His creation is radiantly majestic. Enter […]
How to be creative with your whole heart, mind, and strength
Do you know that you are creative? Creativity is not just reserved for a select set of people with paintbrushes or instruments. It resonates within us because we are image-bearers of the God who made us. God’s creativity reflects his glory and his character to the world (Romans 1:19-20). We are invited to bring glory […]
Will you lead in the midst of adversity?
My name is Orlando Yactayo. I’m a husband, father, entrepreneur, trainer, and athlete. I used to believe that success and happiness were defined by worldly statuses and performance. But, after enduring many hardships and disappointments in life, I realized that I was weak in many ways. My weaknesses were exposed when moving from another country, […]
How to get back on track when you’re overwhelmed
It’s dinnertime. You’re tired, kids are clingy, and the healthy meal you want but everyone else is already complaining about is far from ready. The kitchen counters are full of unfinished homeschool projects, you step on something sticky with your bare feet, then bump into a family member standing there on their phone. “Ugh, you’re […]
