Is God real? To ask if God is real is like asking if the wind is real. It absolutely is real, even though you can’t fully understand it. God is much the same way. The truth is, God has been proven to be objectively real through independent observation and personal experiences. We have tons of evidence for the presence of God. It only takes applying the laws of nature in an unbiased way to see the evidence for yourself. (Get... Read more

Have you ever stopped to consider what it really means to take responsibility for your actions? We’ve all probably had a parent, teacher, or coach say this to us, but do we really understand the magnitude of what it means? The word responsibility means to be accountable for something within your power. Through that lens, everything valuable in life comes with it a certain amount of responsibility. For example, you’ve been given a body. With that comes the responsibility to... Read more

If you’ve wondered how to be patient, trust me, I get it. I’ve been there. If you’re waiting for something that you thought should already be happening, then you know all too well the pain of standing still. You’ve probably wanted desperately to know how to be patient in the midst of life’s delays. A delay is simply an unexpected or undesired gap in time between when you think something should happen and when it’s actually going to happen. Examples... Read more

Are you tired of arguing with the people who are closest to you? You probably know this, but most arguments come from a desire to control things that are out of our control. So the most effective way to work through relational problems is to learn how to stop being controlling. I know, I know – you’re not a controlling person. But we all like control because it makes us feel secure. And if you’re experiencing conflict in relationships, chances... Read more

Our culture in America tends to put a hyper-focus on ambition and individual success. But is that a healthy thing? Should we be focused on success as much as we are? When is ambition dangerous? Ambition is at its best when it’s like driving a car. Yield when it’s time to yield, go when it’s time to go, don’t try to go faster or slower than appropriate, let other people out when they’re stuck, and stay in your lane. With... Read more

“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” – Luke 6:38 (NIV) What does Luke 6:38 mean? Jesus teaches that we only get what we’re humble and open to receiving from God. Once we receive something from God, we only produce what we’re willing to release to other people. This is because... Read more

Is Christianity Declining in America? Christianity is declining rapidly in America. Over approximately the past decade, the percentage of Americans who identify as Christian has gone down 12% – from 75% to 63%. According to Pew Research, Christians continue to make up a majority of the U.S. populace, but their share of the adult population is 12 points lower in 2021 than it was in 2011. They go on to say, “The religiously unaffiliated share of the public is 6... Read more

How do you change the world? How do you impact the world around you in a positive way? We all want to make the world a better place, but it can feel overwhelming deciding where to start. With all the options we have today, where can you start making an impact today – right where you are? It’s an age-old question that’s probably more relevant now than in any other time in recent history. Between political unrest, rising costs, religious... Read more

Does life feel chaotic? Do you find yourself wondering how to find peace in the middle of all the chaos and conflict? As a busy, often overwhelmed, society with responsibilities piled on our shoulders, we have plenty of chaos. But is peace waiting just outside of our reach on the other side of it all? Or is it possible to have peace regardless of what’s going on in our lives? Pew Research found that 2 out of every 5 people... Read more