Don’t Skip the Fire: Where God Forges Leaders

Don’t Skip the Fire: Where God Forges Leaders

“When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”   – Isaiah 43:2 (NIV)   Introduction: The Fire Nobody Signs Up For Let’s be honest. If there were a sign-up sheet for the “fire moments” of life, most of us...
The Value of Being Present: Creating Lasting Memories

The Value of Being Present: Creating Lasting Memories

“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”   –  Proverbs 17:22 (ESV) The Call to Show Up Life doesn’t slow down for anyone.It piles on deadlines, obligations, distractions, and constant noise until our days blur...
Encouraging Presence in Relationships: Quality Time

Encouraging Presence in Relationships: Quality Time

“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17 (ESV) You Can’t Sharpen What You Don’t Stay Close To One of the most underestimated gifts we can offer someone is our presence. Not just being around. Not just physically nearby....
Encouraging Self-Discovery: Unveiling Hidden Talents

Encouraging Self-Discovery: Unveiling Hidden Talents

  “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” -Ephesians 2:10 (ESV)   Discovering the Gifts God Has Placed Within You Have you ever looked at someone with a remarkable...
Encouraging Growth in Others: Mentoring and Coaching

Encouraging Growth in Others: Mentoring and Coaching

  “And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.” – 2 Timothy 2:2 (ESV) The Power of Investing in Others We all have people in our lives who have helped shape...