Ever been in a slump? Dumb question, I know. Of course you have. We all have. But here’s what I’ve been sitting with lately: sometimes the slump isn’t dramatic. There’s no crisis. No backsliding. No major failure. You’re just… OK. And honestly? That might be the most dangerous place of all. The Strange Slump of […]
There’s a quiet lie we carry without realizing it: that growth depends on circumstances—on having enough money, the right connections, or perfect timing showing up like an unexpected gift. We measure progress by what we can see and forget the treasure being shaped within us during seasons of waiting, rebuilding, or starting over. But here’s
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“Your potential is endless. Go do what you were created to do.” One morning, I was having coffee with a ministry leader who looked exhausted. Not just physically tired—soul tired. “Roy,” he said, “I feel like I’m stuck in neutral. I know God has more for me, but I can’t seem to find the ignition
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“A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” – John A. Shedd I’ve thought about this quote a lot, especially when I catch myself choosing the familiar over the calling. You know that feeling, right? When your heart whispers there’s something more, but your feet stay planted firmly
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Life doesn’t always hand us what we feel ready for. We’ve all heard the comforting maxim: “God never gives you more than you can handle.” It’s often spoken with the best intentions—meant to soothe, to lift—but there’s a hidden pressure in those words. Because somewhere in the back of our minds, when life gets truly
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🌍Devotional Thought for my Missionary & Ministry Friends 🌍 God’s mission isn’t reserved for the boldest, brightest, or most well-traveled.It’s for the willing. And yet, even in a world aching for hope, the laborers remain few—not because God isn’t calling, but because many of us doubt we have what it takes. But missions was never
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💰 Imagine This: No More Limits Let’s say you woke up tomorrow to news that you’d won a mega lottery. (You may, like us, not play—but just go with it.) At first, it’s easy to imagine what you’d do: But then what? Seriously—once the dust settles, and your lifestyle is as good as you could
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☀️ Chasing the “Good Life” Most of us are chasing something. A better future. A more meaningful life. A version of ourselves we know we’re capable of becoming. We want to live “the good life”—to walk in our calling, to love well, to leave a legacy. And honestly, it’s a noble pursuit. But if you’re
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🐑 The Classic Phrase That Holds Us Back “The grass is always greener on the other side.” You’ve heard it. I’ve said it. It’s meant to keep us grounded—to remind us not to chase the illusion of better, newer, or easier. But here’s a question worth asking: What if the grass really is greener? And
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🍬 That Time Lucy Worked the Assembly Line I have fond memories of my mom cackling at episodes of I Love Lucy. Lucille Ball was a comedic genius, and one scene stands out in my mind even now. Lucy and Ethel are working the assembly line in a candy factory. The belt picks up speed,
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