Want more encouragement between emails? Follow along and say hi on your favorite platform: Hello Reader, The way we view our abilities, circumstances, and potential has a significant influence on how we respond to everyday life. A growth mindset—the belief that our abilities can be developed through learning, effort, and perseverance—helps us approach life with greater resilience. But as Christians, we can take this idea even deeper. Our hope for growth is not simply based on positive...
11 days ago • 6 min read
Want more encouragement between emails? Follow along and say hi on your favorite platform: Hello Reader, It’s easy to believe that some people are simply born confident, talented, disciplined, or successful—and the rest of us have to settle for what we’ve been given. But that isn’t the whole story. God created each of us with unique gifts and abilities, but He also invites us to grow in wisdom, character, faith, and maturity. Growth is not about proving our worth or becoming good enough for...
18 days ago • 6 min read
Want more encouragement between emails? Follow along and say hi on your favorite platform: Hello Reader, Regret is a normal—but often painful—response to something we wish we could go back and change. Sometimes we regret something we said or did. Other times, regret comes from what we failed to do: an opportunity we didn’t pursue, a relationship we neglected, or a decision we continued postponing. While we cannot change the past, God can use even our regrets to shape our future. Regret...
25 days ago • 6 min read
Want more encouragement between emails? Follow along and say hi on your favorite platform: Hello Reader, How much do you rely on avoidance? If putting things off is becoming a way of life, it may be time to make a change. Avoidance can keep us from opportunities, growth, and even obedience to what God is calling us to do. While there are times when rest and waiting are wise, avoidance often stems from fear, uncertainty, perfectionism, or feeling overwhelmed. The good news is that with God's...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Want more encouragement between emails? Follow along and say hi on your favorite platform: Hello Reader, Do you ever feel like you're just not getting things done? Have you ever ended the day frustrated with yourself because the important tasks remained untouched while less important things somehow got all your attention? If so, you're not alone. Studies show that many people spend a significant portion of their day procrastinating. While it's easy to label ourselves as lazy or unmotivated,...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Want more encouragement between emails? Follow along and say hi on your favorite platform: Hello Reader, We all avoid things once in a while. It's pretty normal, especially when we're tired, overwhelmed, burned out, or unsure about what to do next. Sometimes, though, avoidance can become a habit that keeps us from moving forward in the things God has called us to do. The good news is that avoidance doesn't have to win. Here are five practical ways to stop avoidance in its tracks and start...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Want more encouragement between emails? Follow along and say hi on your favorite platform: Hello Reader, 4 Faith-Based Techniques for Handling Avoidance Due to Stress Life can feel heavy sometimes. Our schedules fill up, responsibilities pile on, and before we know it, we start avoiding the very things we know we need to face. At first, avoidance feels like relief. It gives us a temporary break from the pressure. But eventually, the task, conversation, decision, or responsibility is still...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Want more encouragement between emails? Follow along and say hi on your favorite platform: Hello Reader, How are you at handling conflict, difficult conversations, or necessary change? If you're like most people, there are times when avoidance feels easier than dealing with what's right in front of you. We become skilled at creating reasonable excuses that make procrastination seem justified. The problem is that avoidance rarely makes things better. More often, it increases stress, prolongs...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Want more encouragement between emails? Follow along and say hi on your favorite platform: Hello Reader, It's been one of those days. One thing after another has cropped up, each one more demanding than the last. Between work, family responsibilities, and social obligations, you feel as though you're carrying a mountain of tasks on your shoulders. The pressure builds, your energy drains, and before long, you find yourself avoiding the very things that need your attention. If you're like most...
2 months ago • 3 min read