“Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105, ESV).  This Bible verse encourages us to let God’s Word be our light, yet so often we forget how essential it is to read our Bible. We know we couldn’t survive if we didn’t eat, but we allow ourselves […]

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future’” (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV). I often get asked, “What do you do when your reality doesn’t look like what God promised?” In these situations, I’m reminded of […]

Did you know friendships are powerful?  “Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character’” (1 Corinthians 15:33, NIV). Who we choose as friends can either hold us back or propel us forward.  We become like the people with whom we spend the most time. Even your income is likely to reflect theirs! If you […]

Can you think of a time where you had to have courage, face a fear, or stand up to a difficult situation? How did you feel after you did it? Most of us feel amazing after these experiences. But just before that moment, you made choices—to ignore the voices that wanted to hold you back […]

Do you feel like you spend a lot of time dwelling on the negatives? Frequently, we tend to let our circumstances overwhelm us. We focus on the moment and forget there are bigger and better things ahead.  My mom always used to tell me, “Nobody can steal your joy unless you give them permission first.”  […]

Have you ever heard this quote: “Comfort is the enemy of progress”? There are so many phrases in our culture that use the word comfort as a positive, but God didn’t create us to be comfortable. He challenges us to get uncomfortable, so we can go out and do the impossible. Over the years, Gary […]

Ever hear the saying “Laughter is the best medicine”? Well, I think there should be a follow-up… “Giving thanks once a day will keep the blues at bay.” How often do you give thanks? 🤔 Do you ever notice that the longer you dwell on negative emotions, the more powerful they get? Stop letting negative […]

How big is your but? Okay, no, I’m not talking about the size of your derriere. 😂 That’s “but” spelled B-U-T. “But, God, I can’t.”  “But, God, I don’t know how to do that….” If you aren’t careful, your BUT can really get in the way of your dreams! If you try, you can find […]