Everyone, at some time in life, has felt like they hit a dead end. Maybe its health-related, relationships, finances, parenting, name the issue, we’ve been there. But too often, it feels like God is rebuking us for some action, sin, or action we failed to take.
True love finds joy in truth and righteousness; it rejoices in what is good and right. As sheepdogs, we understand the meaning of love and intolerance for injustice; we treasure truth and promote virtue. Pray today that we may have a godly heart about sin and...
This is a tough time of year for many people, I get it. I’ve been in similar situations. This article will not be a “feel good” article. It may offend you or cause you to dislike me. It is raw, it is unedited.
I've been away from writing daily devotionals here for some time. If you follow me on social media or receive my email letters, you know I have launched a new book this past May (Behind the Badge: 365 Daily Devotions for Law Enforcement) and finished a new book the...
“Compounding is the greatest mathematical discovery of all time.” — Albert Einstein The quest to become a better version of yourself often feels like a roller coaster ride. It’s hard. And it’s usually so uneven. You can end in failure. But life is a journey, not a...
Four years ago my sister got me something that would dramatically alter the direction of my life. In fact, it was probably the most influential gift I’ve ever received. It would help me find my true calling, become a writer at the Huffington Post, and go on a 5-month...
There’s a paradox with self-improvement and it is this: the ultimate goal of all self-improvement is to reach the point where you no longer feel the need to improve yourself. Think about it: The whole goal of improving your productivity is to reach the point...
There’s a quandary I hear people talk about a lot in the self-improvement world which goes something like this: “Should I keep trying to change, or should I just learn to love myself?” The people posing this question almost invariably feel terrible about themselves,...
You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 NIV I've struggled with writing a devotion recently. I've been mentally and emotionally wiped out after completing the...
"Throw the ball, 17! Show 'em what you've got, 17!" For seven innings a lady yelled, without stopping, at the opposing team's pitcher and their batters. I was exhausted by hearing her yell for seven innings. Do you know how much energy is required to do that? A part...
