Let's face it. We all have this common humanity experience here on Earth: Sometimes we feel like an outsider. This feeling can arise from a situation that happened, or maybe just being different than the people you're around. If feeling like an outcast happens with worldly things, then it can certainly creep into our spiritual lives if we let it. This is why I'm giving you 4 mistakes that keep ...
How are you feeling about August? Is your calendar already full? Are you scrambling to get the last minute schools supplies? Oh, and your kid just hit a growth spurt so new shoes must be bought. Too bad the ones you bought last month no longer fit. I hear you. August feels like a combination of all the stressors of back to school, and somehow everything keeps getting piled on ...
Did you know that August is a time of year that you're more likely to skip your spiritual practices? If you stop to think about it for a second, August is pretty hectic. For some reason, it also feels high stakes. New teachers, new schedules, new classrooms, and somehow you have to wrap your brain around it. Before you know it, God just took a backseat in your mind. Whoopsie! ...
We talk about how to stay on your diet while on summer holidays. There's chatter about keeping up with workouts and adapting your fitness routine while you're on your trips. Have you taken a moment to think about your spiritual growth and how to stay consistent on vacation? I have four simple steps to help ensure that you're still able to focus on God and have a great time on ...
We've got to start today's show by addressing a very specific tension. I know if I'm feeling it, you probably are too. It's the tension between the joy of summertime and the duty of still having to get stuff done. The kids get a break from school, so why can't we take a break from all our work tasks too? Hmm, somehow this summer system is broken! Ha! That's why ...
Before we get started, can I admit something to you real quick? Staying committed to spiritual disciplines in the summer is hard, and I struggle! Vacations, camps, schedule shifts, you name it. All of that can compound into something that takes my eyes off of God. This is why today I'm talking about my 3 tips to stay consistent during the summer. These have helped me prioritize God during the ...
In episode 188, "Spiritual Disciplines", Brooke and Faren discuss the importance of spiritual disciplines that will help you grow as a Christian. Applying these four principles to your everyday life will increase your Bible wisdom, trust in God, and confidence in telling others about Jesus. Reading your Bible daily, praying consistently, living in intentional community, and telling others about God are the four key elements we talk about in today's ...
In episode 127, “How to Be Spiritually Strong”, we talk about five ways to become spiritually strong. Rocky Hernandez joins us to talk about what being spiritually strong looks like in everyday life. We are in the interview portion of our book study mini series over Amy Morin’s 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do. Learn how to take back your power, embrace change, face your fears, and train your brain ...
In episode 110, "Make Growing Your Faith a Habit", we bring on preacher, Pierre Cannings, to discuss what spiritual disciplines are and how we can use them to grow a deeper relationship with Christ. This interview is part of our Atomic Habits Mini Series (episodes 103-111). We are so excited to dive deep into what the term "spiritual discipline" means and how to apply it to your Christian walk. CLICK PLAY ...