I gave a talk recently on battling scarcity mindsets and thoughts about “enough.” One thing I recommended is using music to heal your heart. Here’s a playlist of songs that can combat “not enough” in both your mind and your heart: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL96mN-LcU4x4UV9BeO93GhUuSxtX2b6J6&si=ev_ZJKKdn4x7Co6K

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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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