Life in Ten

We are meant to celebrate this day, every day.

It was a quiet day after Jesus died on Friday. Common emotions must have been rolling through the disciples. How can we connect?

What really happened on that day?

We all have something to contribute to the world. What’s your thing?

When something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t. Figure out what’s going on.

Crazy to look back at life and see how far you’ve come.

Keep fighting. Don’t give up.

Pursue the things on the outside, but more so, pursue a golden heart.

Our life goal should be to find our inner peace.

Admit when you miss it. Admit when you’re wrong. The world may need that right now.

We have to do the little things well…

Don’t be oblivious to what’s going on around you. Be alert and on guard.

You know you are supposed to so go do it.

Sometimes you need to take matters into your own hands. Go break down the doors in your life. Take a risk.

Endure through the process and you will see the reward.

We sometimes forget the good things that have happened in our lives. We’ve been eating from the Buffet of Goodness for so long. Don’t forget it’s there.

Sometimes we have to do. We have to get ourselves out of the box. Make it happen.

A great conversation with a good friend. Doesn’t get much better.

Sometimes people just need us to listen.

If you look hard enough, you can see the signs of an impending storm. Don’t back away, stand your ground.

What battles are you willing to fight? And for what?

It’s time to slow down. Where is it getting you moving so quickly? Probably not as far as you’d like.

What are we here for? I share what I’m learning right now.

I know it’s frustrating now but keep fighting. You can Win the Day.

We all need someone to come alongside us in the battles of life and help us along the way.

Life is challenging, seek joy through the tough times.

Don’t hide behind your spirituality, help people if you can.

Learn what to carry and what to let go.

Cherish your friendships.

We can’t forget what we have within us to walk into situations with.

Let’s prioritize what we put at the top of our list we need to focus on.

Being well is a choice. Let’s make the right choice.

We have to learn to take better care of ourselves in multiple ways.

We all go through some rough moments. We can make it through though.

This will be my last podcast for a while but to share with you that sometimes we allow things in our lives to block us from hearing from God. What are those things and how to do we fix them?

Don’t just exist. Go live your life like it was meant to be lived.

We all experience moments of joy and moments of mourning. It’s a part of life. But there is always joy in the morning.

Redefine success in your life. There’s a bigger picture.

Sometimes you may have to pursue the desires in your heart alone. Do it anyway.

Appreciate those around you. They are there for a reason.

Life’s too short to get caught up in things. Enjoy the moment you’re in and if you don’t like the moment you’re in then maybe it’s time to move on to something else.

The war is waging. We have to take care of our Souls.

Let’s check our motives when we accomplish things and announce it to the world. Let’s boast in the Lord and understand where all of our successes came from.

John Adams wrote a letter to his wife the day after signing the Declaration of Independence. It’s filled with brilliance.

It’s hard to serve God without sacrifice. It all belongs to him.

2 Timothy speaks to us right now in 2021. Let’s take a look at what the author is saying.

Sometimes we need to look for our own peace.

Learn to enjoy the process but slow down. Life is going too fast.

Know who you’re fighting with and who’s in your side.

David gets ready for the battle.

Be ready to take the journey alone. If it’s what Gods calling you to do, do it anyway.

Know your place, for now and nothing is beneath you.

Two more ways to be great in this life. Listen closely.

Almost all of us desire to be great. I’m going to give you practical ways of how to reach that level. Tune in for Part 1!

There is nothing wrong with asking for help when you are in a dark place.

Let’s show the world something different than it’s seeing today.

We are just like the disciples. Here’s what they should have done.

Sometimes we go through things and sometimes we celebrate.

Sometimes you need to look at areas of your life and figure out pockets that you need to work on. Take those moment and develop a plan to better yourself.

Could you say with confidence that you would die happy right now?

Sometimes all we need is just a little bit of light in a dark room to help guide us out.

You ever have a crazy dream and then think back on it and realize it had some life lessons in it? I just did. Let me share it with you.

Sometimes we need to put the car in reverse to move on to the next location.

Sometimes trusting God looks like a free fall.

Sometimes the path isn’t clear on which direction you need to go. Blaze your own path and leave a trail for others.

It’s time to chase down the lions in our lives and go after what we were put on this earth to do.

Change is a gradual process. Just take it slow and steady.

Tips on how to make it through your next storm.

What are you giving yourself to? Are you fully in or are you one foot and one foot in?

We’ve gotten lost along the way. It’s time to work our way back to the shepherd.

What’s 2021 going to hold for you?

Sometimes things change and it throws you off your path. Learn from it.

We look at O Come, O Come Emmanuel and see the meaning behind the lyrics.

We look at another christmas classic with deep meaning.

Sometimes we don’t always recognize the power of some songs we sing. Let’s explore that.

Take the time this week to see all that you can be thankful for. There’s a lot when you think about it.

Episode 70: you never know what the tide is going to bring in.

Let’s change the ending to our prayers. It’s not our will be done, but his!

We all need it now more than ever. Show and live Grace

In the rain and cold, I voted. It was beautiful what I saw.

Two words that we need more of in the time we are living in.

Are we better than how we are being portrayed?

Miracles can still happen. Ask, and believe.

It’s time to look at the areas of your life where you need to go all in!

Good things are coming your way.

Failure can be devastating. We have to keep going!

Sometimes life hits hard. Live it the best you can.

Psalm 13: David speaks from the heart. I think we can all resonate with what he said.

Life stressful? Learn to focus on what matters.

We can hear the music in the distance. What’s being played? Who’s doing the singing? I think life is playing some music but are we willing to go hear what’s being said?

It’s time to find joy in the little things. We have to look harder for those moments to enjoy. You can do it.

Will it all be okay? You can be.

Who around you is going the same direction you are? It’s time to evaluate where we are going and who we are going with.

What’s it look like to be humble and how can we add that characteristic to our every day life?

Let’s talk about talking with God More...it’s easier than we make it.

How patient of a person are you, if you had to rate it? This is yet another characteristic that if we apply it in our lives will help reach our desired end.

Maybe your life needs a new coating of paint. The old is chipping away. What should we do?

Life deals is a hand that we don’t get to do much with at the beginning, but if we keep going we will eventually see a hand we will want to place a bet on.

We are all still learning to be kind and gentle. What does that look like in our lives and how has Jesus shown us the best example?

This world needs compassion more than ever. Characteristic #2 explores what it looks like to have compassion in our every day lives.

What are some characteristics that we can enact in our lives that will help us reach our desired end?

It’s been a disheartening several months, and the pain continues. How are we to respond to all that’s going on?

Are we being intentional about how we live our lives? I believe we ought to be. Let’s explore it over the next several weeks.

Sometimes the busy streets infiltrate our homes. We have to learn to protect those we love from what’s going on outside these walls. What are you bringing home with you?

Sometimes we like to appear that we are mentally in a better position than what we really are. Be open to being open.

Sometimes we find ourselves in a mental funk. Endure through it. You will eventually see the storm stop.

Life is never a straight line. You’re constantly being bounced around from one thing to another, sometimes success, sometimes failure. Learn to bounce back.

Maybe it’s time to change our motto to something different. This is a story about a man who wrote a hymn that is still with us today.

This epidemic has thrown many of us into unwanted and unanticipated change. How do we deal with that and why do we struggle so much with change? One of my closest friends, Andy Ashcraft and I talk in length about change!

It’s time to laugh. Join me and my special guest: Joe Stein as we hear funny stories to help us find out joy again.

Special Guest: Tyler Smith. We discuss his new book, Searching for Seven.

Special Guest: Clint Reed - We explore a story where Jesus calms the storm. There are lots of things we experience, maybe nothing like what we are right now, but we can still find hope through a challenging time and Jesus shows a great example of that.

Sometimes we feel alone when we are facing challenging times so we ask where is God. I’m reminded of a story that helps answer these questions.

National Day of Prayer. Prayer gives us a sense of Peace. Go to Him with your concerns and worries and trust that He will see us through.

Remember the good but also look to what’s next.

Seek truth. Seek wisdom. And it will be given to you.

Sometimes we need to renew our mind and think differently.

Learn to Love Yourself for who you are and who you were created to be.

Is your mind full of things you may need to get rid of? We need to learn how to declutter our brains and then refill it with the things of God.

Learn to forgive yourself. Don’t carry the weight of your guilt and shame around with you.

Sometimes we need to get out of comfort zone to better ourselves in the long run.

Bonus Episode this week: listen in for the big announcement and a message.

Maybe it’s time to set aside some rest time for yourself. Slow down, and take a break.

We take life too seriously sometimes. Do you want to better your life this year? Laugh more!

Be careful who you spend time with.

What would it look like to make a change to your resolutions this coming year?

The Birth of Christ had challenges...

What brings you joy? Take a listen to this special 20th episode!

Your peace on the inside is more important than you think. Learn how to protect it.

There’s always something to be grateful for...

How are you spending your life between your birth and death?

How would you define success in your life?

Who are we speaking up for in our lives? Who should we be an advocate for?

Look for the good in every situation and in everyone you encounter.

Fear will follow you through your risk. Keep going!

Take a step, be willing to risk it all.

His mercies are new every morning.

Prepare for the journey.

Be in this moment

We all have a desire to be valued, and we will do what we can to fulfill it. How that can become a problem...

It’s time to show that we care...

We all want to matter...

It’s time to learn to live with what life throws at us, but the major part is growing into a better person.

Are you making the most of every opportunity? Dream as if you’ll live forever.

Accept that not every day is going to be amazing, and the learn to rest.

You got hit, but you survived. Enjoy the experience.