One of our desires as Christians is to bring ourselves into a union with God, or an intensive union with God, and even a lofty union with God. On the surface, this sounds very good, even holy. But what does being “in union with God” really mean? To be in union means to unite, to incorporate, or to …
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What’s the Plan? (Brett Beeson)
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans for welfare and not for evil, plans for future and hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 We’ve all seen the verse — probably more times than we’ve ever really wanted to, honestly, thrown up on billboards, bumper stickers, and poorly spelled roadside …
Power of Your Words (Mike Van Vranken)
Where Does Your Power Lie? Each of us has been given the power to bless or to curse. But because we haven’t explored that power, we very often harm or wound people without even knowing it. “Death and life are in the power of the tongue” Proverbs 18:21 (NAB). A quick survey of the creation story in …
Same Same, But Different (Jennifer Miller, LPC)
I had a friend who had a saying: “Same same, but different.” It used to drive me crazy. I’d tell her, “If it is different, then it can’t be the same!” And yet she would go on using the saying. I don’t know if she was secretly Yoda, waiting for me to discover the truth of her statement or if she …
Determining Your Goals (Mike Van Vranken)
Over the years, I have attended and facilitated countless “goal setting” meetings and sessions. In addition, I have purposely set personal goals to lose more weight, get more sleep, save more money, and work fewer hours. All in all, identifying targets and focusing on reaching those objectives is a …
Interview of Jory Fisher on Faith Positive Radio (Joey Faucette & Mike Van Vranken)
In July 2015, I had the pleasure of being interviewed on Faith Positive Radio by my friends and colleagues Dr. Joey Faucette and Mike Van Vranken. They asked me to share with their listeners how I integrate my faith into my work and how I face challenges. I invite you to read and listen and to …
How Does Your Bio Read? (Mike Van Vranken)
My client was writing some biographical information for his LinkedIn page. But his heart felt uncomfortable as he declared: “I did this and I did that.” He looked at me and said: “Let another praise you, not your own mouth.” He reminded me those words were from Proverbs 27:2. I explained that many …