Embracing Accountability In a world where distractions abound and moral compasses can waver, the concept of accountability stands as a steadfast guidepost for Christians. As a life coach rooted in Christian faith, I believe that true accountability is more than just a personal responsibility—it is a spiritual discipline that fosters growth, integrity, and community. Understanding …
Category: Mindset & Motivation
Practical encouragement for overcoming discouragement, building resilience, and renewing your mind through faith and intentional living.
Change
Note – this was quick, it was in my head. It is not perfect grammar, but then I am not usually perfect anyways. But, I wanted to share this and clear out my brain for some Christmas writing.. oh my gosh it is 13 days away! CHANGE: Change happens when the physical environment changes, and organisms …
Changes…
Wow! I think we all know that our little part of the world can change at any given second for the good or the bad, perhaps even the indifferent. Mine has changed for the? Well, it has changed. Last week I had a bad ear ache, which led me to the Dr and then a …
“Doesn’t apply to me”
Ever hear the following before? "That doesn't apply to me!" I am willing to bet that if you have not heard it, or even said it, you have watched this type of behavior play out. Especially in the world of pandemic and covid-19. Ever wonder why this great country is greater? Can I say that? …
No Matter What
What if in a moment of magic, you closed your eyes and everything was wonderful. What would you do? Would you even believe it? Or would you kick it to the side because all you would see is your chaotic, trivial world and not even be able to the good? We all have "those" days, …
How will you be remembered?
Thomas Alva Edison is remembered most for the electric light, his phonograph and his work with motion pictures. However, he also invented several devices that greatly improved the telephone. He improved several kinds of machines called generators that produced electricity. He improved batteries that hold electricity. Bing Crosby is one of America's most popular entertainers of all time. In 1931, Crosby launched his …
We still have PURPOSE
155 days ago things got very real. Covid-19 had been around since January and then it would seem all at once we would have to make changes every where, including church. We shut our doors 155 days ago in the beginning of this pandemic. We would once again return July 12th to a very different …
Fire Alarms, Fire Trucks and Jesus
It’s 3:45 in the morning and I am deep asleep and then the phone vibrates. I look at it and see that is our alarm monitoring company for our church. “Hello? Is this Dennis? Yes. We have a fire alarm going off at your church and fire and police are in route.” Now this isn’t …
Frustrations
The governor of Illinois just put the entire state under "shelter in place" due to COVID-19. Very interesting times we now live in. This a pandemic virus, meaning this virus is world-wide and is in very large numbers affecting people, especially the older populations - to the point of death. Italy and Spain are on …
Why Not
Do you believe in yourself? Do you believe you can accomplish anything you want? Can you be an athlete playing for the MLB or NHL? Could you maybe play in a band and imagine winning a Grammy? What about having your own television show and you are the star chef? Do you see yourself as …
Fire Side Therapy 