Scripture reading: Matthew 22:37–40; 1 John 3:18 There is a particular ache in realizing someone you love has stopped asking for your time. The child who once begged you to play quietly finds something else to do. Your spouse stops trying to tell you about their day. A parent leaves a message that begins, “I [...]
Most people dream about the day they can stop working. They picture slow mornings, long afternoons by the pool, and a calendar with nothing on it. No bosses. No alarms. No pressure. At 31, that dream became my reality. And at first, it felt like I had finally arrived. Even more, I believed God had [...]
The Hole in Your Soul Have you ever wondered why there is a longing deep within your soul that nothing seems to satisfy? You may try to fill it with success, possessions, money, achievements, or even relationships, yet that feeling of emptiness remains. At times, this longing can make you wonder if something is missing [...]
You were never meant to drift through life on autopilot—waking, working, surviving, and repeating the cycle without joy or direction. God did not breathe life into you so you could merely exist. You were created to live with purpose, to move with intention, and to shine with meaning. Too often, people settle into a quiet [...]
God has a two-fold Master Plan: 1) To display His glory throughout the world and 2) To have fellowship with humanity, His creation. God wants you to participate in this Master Plan. Your participation requires that you invite Christ into your life for relationship with Him, and that you pursue a life mission to carry [...]
Youth is a trickster. It makes us think we will always be young, or at least we won’t be old for a very long time. The distance between today and old age seems like the distance between the Earth and Mars, so it sometimes feels like we don’t have anything in common with the elderly. [...]
When Charlie was growing up his father always told him, “You have to push yourself. Stay positive and work on your weaknesses so you can excel.” Charlie wanted to please his father so he tried to be the best at everything by staying positive and working hard. Sometimes Charlie was happy because he reached his [...]
There are many books out there designed to help people discover their purpose. They contain many helpful hints, such as how to discover your gifts and talents, and how to identify your passions. These are definitely important pieces of understanding the real reason you are here. In fact, we share these very principles through Blueprint [...]
Most people believe that the more money or possessions they have, the more fulfillment they’ll experience. In my book, Rich Forever, I use the analogy of three steak dinners to illustrate that it’s just the opposite. “Imagine three of the thickest, juiciest steaks in the world are served up in front of you right now. [...]
I’m big on goals. I like to make them and accomplish them. I have learned that when I can define a goal, it’s easy to create a game plan to achieve it. If I want to lose weight, I define what’s involved in reaching the goal. If I want to start a business, I develop [...]
