There are some voices you trust immediately—and Julie Barclay is one of them. I’ve had the privilege of knowing Julie personally from our time serving together at The Chapel in New Jersey, and I can tell you firsthand: what she shares comes from a place of deep authenticity, hard-won faith, and lived experience. Julie has … Read more
The Bible is filled with calls to courage. In fact, the command “Be strong and courageous” appears multiple times throughout Scripture, most famously in Joshua 1:9, but echoed again and again whenever God calls ordinary people to trust Him in uncertain circumstances. When we think about courage in the Bible, we often picture the dramatic … Read more
In our hurried, hyper-focused lives, we often forget the simple pleasure of having fun. As adults, we can become so caught up in our responsibilities and routines that we lose sight of the carefree joy we once knew as children. This post explores the importance of embracing more lighthearted moments allowing them to rejuvenate our … Read more
🎵Be careful little mind what you think. 🎶 Do you remember that song? I wasn’t thinking about it when I started typing but then it suddenly came back to my mind. As I listened to Grant Cardone talk with Tyler Perry at his recent 10X event, I was continually reminded of how important it is … Read more
Emotions can be fickle. My mom taught me that. When I was in my emotionally charged teen years, I remember my mom telling me not to trust my feelings. As I matured, I learned that emotions can often completely mislead me. Unfortunately, emotions can also impact one’s ability to make quality decisions and engage in … Read more
No Compromise. What does that mean? A compromise (noun) is defined as “a settlement of differences by mutual concessions” according to dictionary.com. The verb form is defined as “to make a compromise” or “to make a dishonorable or shameful concession.” There are some places in life where compromise is not only a good thing, but … Read more
