I’m giving a Theology on Tap talk in December about “Shoulds” and how to fight them. In this talk, we covered: — How brains work and why dismantling “Shoulds” will make you holier — Some “Shoulds” from my life story and how I fought them. — Practical steps for you to combat your “Shoulds” too.

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I recently wrote an article for the Future of Faith blog about the transition from Belonging, to Beholding, to Believing. Check it out here. Reflect: What’s your story of your journey to belief? When was the last time you shared it with someone? Who else needs to hear your witness?

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There’s a common colloquial phrase that gets kicked around in ministry circles a lot – “belonging precedes believing.” I’ve been noodling and praying about this concept a lot this week. I definitely agree with the original principle, but how do we help people move from one place to another? I think there’s a step in

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If you have a sticky mindset that includes the word “should,” here is a little 3-step process for greater clarity and conviction. (These three steps are based around imperfect acronyms of the word “should.” The letter U was especially tricky!) Step 1: Surrender Hopes and Opportunities Up to the Lord’s Domain. Take a moment and

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My friends over at Metanoia Catholic have a free Temperaments assessment It’s an excellent place to get started in understanding more about how you were uniquely designed by God, and how you can bear more fruit by knowing and leaning into your temperament’s strengths. What are the Temperaments? The Four Temperaments are an ancient Greek

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