This year’s Easter had some political controversy as the White House celebrated Transgender Visibility Day on the holiest day of the year. Transgender is someone who believes they are a different sex or born in the wrong body. Their belief is strong enough to lead many to transition. Transitioning is the process of surgically reconstructing the body […]

There’s a problem we need to address. It’s the issue of the “swamp” or the “deep state” – the things of this world that are crowding out our ability to fully worship and serve God. Last week, I had an amazing opportunity to visit Washington D.C. with my wife Heather and our sons. As we

The answer depends on where her power is sourced. If it is from God, then the enemy is trembling. If it is from self, then it is short-lived and self-defeating. Both women were leaders who received their power from the HIGHEST POWER. They were both empowered by God uniquely to administrate their KINGDOM ASSIGNMENT: 1.    Esther was

It’s a common internal struggle between what we call “the flesh” and the spirit. The desires of the body don’t seem to be aligned with the desires of the spirit.  What if they could? Don’t kill the innate interest to serve yourself. Instead, rewire your thinking so that you naturally run toward self-denial as a self-interested behavior.  Jesus

I want to give you the deciding power to define. What does that mean? Well, when I want to determine the things on the outside of me I must have made a defining decision from the inside of me. You see, in The Master’s Program, we’re working towards identifying our life’s mission. Yet, the thing

Pruning season was near and the owner told me they would look even more barren and grotesque. There were two principles regarding maximum harvest that I learned. First, tougher conditions for grapevines, like dealing with less water and nutrients, basically puts them on survival mode. But guess what? That stress makes them produce smaller, more

We just had a massive storm in Santa Barbara. Many were negatively impacted. Storms generally don’t have an upside. Life’s storms are different. They are essential because of the present opportunities.  Ryan Holiday, of the Daily Stoic, wrote The Obstacle Is the Way. The book narrates stories of people who opportunistically approached life’s trials. Although this strategy runs through

As we stand at the starting gate of this year, the past month has been dedicated to gearing up for all that lies ahead. However, a crucial consideration emerges: without reflecting on this aspect, we may miss the essence of it all. Amidst the constant advice surrounding us on maximizing the next 12 months, I

I have learned a lot on my own health journey. When I first started moving away from processed foods and began clean eating, I learned a lot about whole foods and real nutrition. It can be tempting for many of us who travel or work in a fast-paced career to forfeit the time to prepare

It’s a new year. We commonly reflect on the past and plan for the next. What do we have to show for 2023? Last week, Noah challenged us to “step on the scale.” He gave us TMP areas to measure in our body, mind, soul, and spirit and our roles: spouse, parent, worker, and steward. He asked if we