I have a busy mind, which can simultaneously be beneficial and detrimental. I’m constantly processing and thinking through problems. I’m making plans and strategizing toward goals. My mind and heart more »

Think about what you are inputting into your mind.  Is it life-giving, does it draw you closer to Jesus? Thinking about your input isn’t a matter of legalism, it is more »

It’s been a while since I’ve written about my anxiety, and there are multiple reasons for that. One reason is that most of the time, my struggle with anxiety is more »

I’m keenly aware of the frequent breakdown in communication that happens in our daily lives. From misunderstanding what another driver is doing to misreading the intent of words or body more »

Communication is a very general topic. But, your success as a communicator impacts every area of your life–from your job to marriage and parenting to how you interact with Christ-followers more »

Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with more »

Self-awareness can be an essential tool in sanctification (becoming more like Jesus), but it can quickly turn into a self-centric exercise that has little to do with Jesus and a more »

I’m utterly convinced self-control is a missing piece in the spiritual walk of many Christians. It isn’t the most fun topic, but by neglecting self-control, we stunt our spiritual growth more »

“Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.”—Proverbs 25:28 If you were to ask me how I would describe the culture we live in more »

Righteous determination involves recognizing that on our own (apart from the work of God’s Spirit in us), we will wander from Jesus. When tough times comes, our flesh will choose more »