In his popular book, 9 Essential Conversations Before You Say I Do, author and pastor Gary Thomas, marriage and family therapist Dr. Steve Wilke, and Rebecca Wilke, EdD help couples explore: What marriage means to each individual and whether this is a wise matchHow to engage in essential relational pursuits such as healthy conflict, sexual intimacy, and spiritual intimacyHow to discuss in advance crucial aspects of marriage such as childrearing, finances, and marital rolesWhy asking hard … [Read more...]
Free Ebook Alert: Invention: Break Free from the Culture Hell-Bent on Holding You Back
The universe’s Inventor designed us like he did the world: with passion and precision and purpose. He made us for confidence and significance, joy and relationship. He made us to be a part of something massive and majestic—to contribute to his work of remaking this world and to play vital parts in his Kingdom. But we have a vicious enemy, hell-bent on thwarting us. Our enemy spins lies that convince us into distraction and dependence—on alcohol, drugs, pornography, … [Read more...]
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CALLED: Following a Future Filled with the Possible – by J.D. Walt Called explores the biblical landscape of “calling,” unfolding a 21-day pathway of discernment of how God accomplishes his often unconventional purposes through very unlikely people. This resource is well suited for an individual seeking a deeper walk of faith, especially persons at critical junctures of transition (i.e. career change, graduation, etc.) The resource serves nicely for a short-term small group study and … [Read more...]
Tap into Trauma’s Emotional Energy and Use it to Power a Fulfilling Future
This post may contain affiliate links. Trauma doesn’t have to lead to a lifetime of weakness or hardship. In fact, trauma can lead to greater resilience and higher levels of achievement than we thought possible. Dr. Randall Bell, widely considered the world’s top authority in the field of post-traumatic thriving, shares a process for not only surviving trauma but also thriving in the aftermath in his latest book, Post-Traumatic Thriving: The Art, Science, & Stories of … [Read more...]
Serendipity Illuminates Ways to Prosper from Unexpected Events
Happy accidents led to the invention of many things that we take for granted, such as the microwave oven, the phonograph and the curiously resilient CorningWare dishes. Maybe you don’t aspire to inventing a life-changing consumer product, but perhaps you’d like to switch career paths, meet new people or learn a new skill. Serendipity is all around you, and it can help you achieve personal and professional growth. “In addition to the occasional case of the monumental, unexpected occurrence … [Read more...]