An Exceptionally Average Life Let’s be honest—no one grows up hoping to be called average. It feels like an insult. The word carries baggage… like it’s a synonym for mediocrity or lack of ambition. But – hear me out – what if average doesn’t have to be an enemy? In fact, what if there’s something […]
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But What If, Accountability Creates True Freedom “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.” – Luke 15:20 (NIV) The second meaning of the letter “A” in the VONA Process
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“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 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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“Do not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9 There’s something deeply comforting about the imagery of a harvest. It reminds us that life unfolds in seasons. Farmers know the rhythm well: sow, tend, wait, and reap. They
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