The Elephant In The Room

Does life feel a little unsteady right now? If so, what area or areas feel the most unsteady? Personal. Professional. Relational. Or perhaps you need to go more granular: mental, emotional, physical, spiritual.  Feeling unsteady is to be expected when things...

A Decidedly Good Detour

Habits are hard-wired routines. Instituting a non-negotiable is an invaluable practice in changing a habit because it eliminates a specific choice which interrupts the routine. Simply put, a non-negotiable is a well-defined boundary. A hard stop. A detour you must...

The Sacrifice Of Silence

Silence is a savage. It isolates and alienates. When it comes to a bad habit or addictive behavior, silence will keep us stuck in the same maddening rut. Why? Because silence holds power. If you don’t believe me, try telling someone the truth about your struggle. The...

Discomfort Is A Good Sign

When it comes to changing a habit that continues to keep us stuck in a cycle of self-defeat it’s necessary to develop a tolerance to discomfort. Most likely the idea of this is making you uncomfortable. Me too. However, if we can’t find a way to normalize discomfort...

Look For The God Door

Making the right choice during an emotional storm surge is tough. That’s a fact. But did you know that God gives us a promise in these high octane moments when it comes to making difficult choices? Yep. He promises us that He will indeed provide a way out—an escape if...