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How to Follow Your Calling When You Have No Confidence

If there is one bible character I relate to most when it comes to fulfilling the call that God has for my life, it would be Moses. While I didn’t have a burning bush moment, nor is my purpose as bold as setting a nation free (not yet…
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3 Seasons of Purpose

Do you find yourself struggling to find that special calling God has placed on your life? Are you tired of hearing others talk about finding their God-given purpose while you feel stuck? Could it be that God has forgotten about you?   The…
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Why Many Christians Don't Fulfill Their God-Given Purpose

The more people I talk to the more I realize that there are countless Christians frustrated because they long to fulfill their God-given purpose but don’t know how to go from revelation to reality. It’s not surprising, given that…
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3 Ways God Calls You into Your Purpose

Have you ever wondered what you were created to be? I certainly have. I spent many years of my life raising a family, running a business, and otherwise enjoying life, but there always felt like there was something missing. I often pondered…
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How to Find Your Calling in Life

As a counselor and speaker, people ask me all the time, “How did you find your calling in life? Did you always know what God wanted you to do?” For a long time, I had no idea what God’s purpose for me was, but I remember the day…
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How to Honor a Toxic Mother

The mother-child relationship is one of warmth, nurturing, patience and love--or so it ought to be. Unfortunately, not everyone experiences such support from their mother. If you have been raised by a toxic parent, you know how hurtful…
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Best Books for Dealing with Toxic People (God’s Way)

Many Christians have the idea that a Christ-follower must be accepting of other people to the point where we tolerate toxic behavior all in the name of love. But toxic people are a breed unto themselves. When I say “toxic people,” I’m…
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Can Christians Be Toxic?

My friend Lynn was so excited she could hardly contain herself. She was starting her new job in just a few days. After 10 years in corporate America, Lynn had had enough of the office politics. No longer caring about the money, Lynn felt that…
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How to Forgive Someone Who Doesn't Deserve It

The most difficult part of forgiveness for most people is letting go of the anger. Especially when the person who has hurt you denies that they have done anything wrong. Perhaps they have repeatedly hurt you. Maybe they broke your trust.…
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How to Deal With a Toxic Mother (God's Way)

The mother-child relationship can be complicated. But what do you do when the woman who should nurture and support you is the source of your pain? Let me be clear: All mothers make mistakes. God knows I’ve made my fair share! But mistakes…