Billy Ocean sang a popular song back in the 1980’s “when the going gets tough, the tough get going”  and some of the lyrics are rather inspiring “I’m gonna get myself ‘cross the river that’s the price I’m willing to pay”.  We all know the place...

A positive delusion could be viewed as merely a very positive attitude. Now, you might think that’s just being inaccurate and lying to yourself. You might be right, but the science is clear on this matter. Studies have shown that people who overestimate their skills,...

Growing in Faith Even When You Feel Like a Hot Mess Let’s go ahead and normalize something real quick: You can absolutely love Jesusand still feel like a hot mess sometimes. Not a “mildly scattered but still Pinterest-worthy” mess. I mean the full-on version:...

Fun Ways To Deepen Your Relationship With Jesus Because faith doesn’t have to feel like homework Let’s be honest for a second. Sometimes we make “growing closer to Jesus” sound like a spiritual bootcamp. Wake up at 4am. Read Leviticus before coffee. Whisper-pray for...

Let’s be honest for a second. We all have that fantasy version of ourselves: She wakes up at 5am.Her Bible is highlighted like a rainbow masterpiece.She drinks herbal tea.She whispers prayers like a woodland fairy. Meanwhile… real us wakes up to a child breathing...

Imagine a great agony from your life. You felt alone, like you were surrounded in darkness. Never ending moments when you were filled with anxiety, but couldn’t quite pinpoint where it came from or what caused it.  You were drowning in a sea of life where...

The snooze button may seem like your friend, but your relationship is probably toxic. Your alarm clock could be interfering with the quality and quantity of your sleep. What happens to your brain when you keep hitting the snooze button each morning? You experience...

Do you ever experience fear due to the numerous upheavals occurring all around us? In a world fraught with uncertainty and fear, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the barrage of troubling events and circumstances. From natural disasters to global conflicts,...

Your experiences are shaped by your thinking. Even obstacles have a value when you can see it. You can develop convictions that will help you to feel happier and achieve more, regardless of the situation. Consider these empowering beliefs that you can start using...

Isn’t it true that your emotions really take a knock when your heart is aching? Sometimes it feels like the day of healing is a million miles away. The difficult time you encountered in the past can take a while to be purged from your system. It’s definitely healthy...