Personal Growth
7 Signs You’re Carrying Responsibility God Never Asked You to Carry
Sometimes the heaviest things we carry aren’t actually ours. I have a tendency to take responsibility for things. Sometimes that’s a good quality. If something needs to be organized, handled, planned, or figured out, I’m generally pretty comfortable jumping in and getting it done. But I’ve also learned that there’s a downside to being the … Read more
The First Thing I Do When My Mind Starts Spiraling (My RESET Method)
Have you ever noticed how quickly your mind can leave the moment you’re actually living? You might be folding laundry while mentally preparing for tomorrow’s meeting. Or taking a walk while replaying a conversation from yesterday. Before you know it, your body is in one place, but your mind is somewhere else entirely. An overthinking … Read more
7 Signs You’re Stuck in an Overthinking Spiral (and How to Break Free)
Some people wear overthinking almost like a badge of honor. They describe themselves as “deep thinkers” or say they’re just trying to be prepared. After all, thinking things through sounds responsible. The problem is that overthinking isn’t the same thing as wisdom. Overthinking is more than thinking deeply. It’s the habit of replaying conversations, imagining … Read more
Joy in Hard Places: How to Find Fullness in a World of Emptiness
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
Be Strong and Courageous… Yes, You
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
Rediscovering the Art of Having Fun
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
Train Your Mind & Guard Your Thoughts
🎵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
Emotional Resilience: 5 Practical Strategies for Tough Days
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