Did you know that hope is the currency of your heart? It’s the way in which you’re going to be able to take risks. Take anything on, a challenge, whatever it is – you hope to have the confidence to achieve amazing things. So, what will it take to have the right amount of hope […]

Do you know what your guests are really hungering for this Thanksgiving? It’s probably more than just the turkey with all the fixings and pumpkin pie that we typically consume. As a side dish to the usual fare, what if we offered our guests a genuine experience with the Fruit of the Spirit? Lisa Allen, my

Eternity is challenging to grasp. Our human minds struggle with the concept. Living for millions of years seems otherworldly. And, of course, it is.  For over 500 years, the grace doctrine has helped Christians feel secure in their eternal destiny. Martin Luther helped us see that our entrance into heaven was through grace alone. No ongoing penitence from the

Are you confident that tomorrow, if you repeat today’s agenda over and over, you’ll be rewarded? Hi, I’m Jeff Gerhardt from The Master’s Program. Have you ever considered the significance of your actions 10,000 years from now? In the last Insider Journal, Nadya spoke about thinking with the end in mind, challenging us to ponder

Is there a decision you made in the past that you are grateful for today?Are there any regrets in the present for missed opportunities in the past?Most of us would respond yes to both of these questions. “What can you do today your future self will thank you for?” If considering the next 3 years,

What does tomorrow hold? What will happen next? Can culture be more confused than it is today? In short, yes. It can and probably will. Historically, war has been an inevitable outcome of our current generational season.   Uncertainty is more stressful than certain doom.   A study was performed on people who received an electrical shock. The study

I have an essential question that I ask myself, “Where do I stop, and God starts?” I also question, “Have I done enough?” “Have I overdone it?” and “When is enough, “enough”?” I want to put a couple of concepts together that I’m working on that help me understand how to make those things come

“Many in the world today are experiencing an identity crisis because the church is suffering from an identity crisis.” I heard this statement the other day and it resonated with me. What does that even mean? In Session 9 of The Master’s Program we talk about the power of the Blessing. Jesus left the majesty of Heaven to come live among

The feeling that we have control over our lives is a core psychological need. It’s part of God’s design. Feeling organized and in control keeps us focused on what’s right about life.   Worry, and the feeling of being out-of-control have the opposite effect. These manifestations can lead to depression, stress, and anxiety, harming the immune

You’re trapped, and you know it. Here’s the thing.   You’re feeling anxious and under pressure and I want to talk to you about it because there are things that you can do to relieve those feelings. Feeling trapped leads to anxiousness and maybe you are in your Calling right now but questioning whether the mission God has put you on