“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 (NIV) The second “N” in VONA stands for “next”, or in other words, declaring and pursuing God’s best for you in this season. […]
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Embracing Your Current Reality Without Shame “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?” – John 4:29 (NIV) The “N” of the Vona Process stands for now and next. One of the greatest barriers to moving forward is our struggle to accept our “now”, our current reality—especially
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Leveraging Your Position for Kingdom Impact “She was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.” – Acts 16:14 (NIV) In the book The Monk and the Merchant, Terry Felber shares powerful insights on how God uses both those in vocational ministry (the monks) and those in business (the
Obstacles: The Gateway to Growth “The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” – Exodus 14:14 (NIV) We tend to see obstacles as roadblocks—things that hold us back, frustrate us, or delay our plans. But what if these obstacles aren’t blocking our path at all? What if they’re actually essential steps
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The Silent Killer of Purpose and Peace “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” – Proverbs 16:3 (ESV) Early in my career, I landed what many would consider a dream job—a position in pharmaceutical sales. It was competitive, well-paying, and full of opportunities. To this day, I still believe it’s
“The LORD had said to Abram, ‘Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.’” – Genesis 12:1 (NIV) Our eight-week-old granddaughter is with us right now, and I’m fascinated by how she interacts with the world. At her age, her vision is still developing—she can only
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Thriving Despite Life’s Distractions We often think success—whether in our health, faith, relationships, or career—requires the perfect conditions. We tell ourselves “I’ll start when life settles down” or “Once things are less chaotic, I’ll be more consistent.” But the truth is, life never happens in a vacuum. The ideal moment rarely, if ever, arrives. If
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The Power of Honest Friendships Growing up, I enjoyed watching my dad work with iron as part of his trade; it was the coolest thing ever for a young boy. I still remember the sparks flying when he sharpened tools or cut metal. It was loud, hot, and sometimes even violent—nothing about the process was
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No One Is Too Far In Luke 8, we find one of the most extraordinary acts of compassion in the Gospels. Jesus crosses a lake in the middle of a fierce storm to reach one man—a man who, by society’s standards, was beyond help. This “crazed madman in chains” was an outcast, isolated and tormented.
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A Call to Illuminate the World Each of us carries a unique light—a reflection of God’s love and purpose in our lives. This light isn’t meant to remain hidden but shared, radiating through acts of kindness, service, and integrity. As we let our light shine, we not only impact the lives of those around us
