Christian theologian Henri J.M. Nouwen asserts, “Each of us has a mission in life. … One of the most important spiritual disciplines is to develop the knowledge that the years of our lives are years ‘on a mission.’” Psychologist Abraham Maslow declares we must master our physiological, safety, relationship, esteem, cognitive, and aesthetic needs before […]
Exploding the Myth of Balance (Beth Misner)
Do you struggle to find balance in life with family, work, and spirituality? Do you feel like one of Cinderella’s stepsisters, trying to fit a too-big life into too-tiny shoes? You will find Beth Misner’s message a breath of fresh air as she explodes the myth of the importance of having balance in your life. […]
How Christian Business Owners Can Apply The Law of Attraction (Jory Fisher)
Why Many Christians Are Leary of the Law of Attraction Just mention the Law of Attraction to a group of, how you say, conservative Christians and you’re bound to get a passionate reaction. The term conjures up New Thought giants from the early 20th century, inspired men such as Napoleon Hill, Wallace Wattles, and James […]
Christian Wealth Creation (Curt Johnson)
Money and wealth can be a controversial topic with Christians. It shouldn’t be. A full-time pastor for twenty years, and full-time missionary for five, Curt Johnson will discuss how and where “universal success laws” line up with biblical precepts. (He’ll also explore how New Age thought and the principle of tithing can hold people in […]
Success through Surrender (Marcie Thomas)
Surrendering to God’s will carries the connotation of facing a life sentence without parole. Who hasn’t had those occasional hair-raising thoughts: “Oh God, don’t make me do that–anything but that.” And as funny as it sounds, it’s true. Surrender, to us mere mortals, can feel like sudden death; the death to our dreams, our passions, […]
Rest in the Hope (Karyn Williams)
Though few things are more unsettling than stepping out of your comfort zone, nothing can compare to the opportunities that come from total surrender to God’s call. Ask KarynWilliams. She left behind friends and family to move to Nashville, and God has used her obedience to open doors she could never have imagined. Ever since signing […]
It’s OK to Shine! (Jory Fisher)
Not only is it OK, it’s imperative. We’ve all heard the expression, “Don’t hide your light under a bushel.” (Translation: we shouldn’t conceal our gifts, talents, and abilities.) And many of us are familiar with these verses from Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount: “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill […]
Even Believers Get the Blues (Jory Fisher)
You believe you’re called to make a meaningful difference. You believe in something bigger than yourself. You believe you’re on the right path. You believe in prayer. You believe in faith. You believe in God. You even believe God loves you and has a plan for your life! “…plans to prosper you and not to […]
Guest Post by Diane Markins – Longing and Unanswered Prayer
“Keep praying, but be thankful that God’s answers are wiser than your prayers.” William Culbertson Longing is a part of the human experience. Even for the wealthiest people on earth, there are times when they long for improved relationships, youth… someone to share love with. The rest of us long for more foundational things like […]
Sugar Plums and Mangers (Jory Fisher)
What young girl wouldn’t welcome a magical journey through the Land of Snow? Where snowflakes turn into dancing maidens? Where the Snow King and Queen usher us and our handsome Nutcracker Prince into the Land of Sweets, Mother Ginger, and the Sugar Plum Fairy? Most of us relish our once-upon-a-time dreams, especially at this magical […]
