Drift Is The Enemy
Most people don’t fail their New Year goals because they quit they drift. Learn why drift is more dangerous than quitting and how to choose clarity, direction, and faithfulness for the year ahead.
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Monday Mood
The first Monday after the holidays can feel like a fresh start—or a drag. With kids back to school and routines restarting, it’s normal to feel mixed emotions. Learn how to shift your mindset, embrace routines, and keep momentum going without burnout. Plus, discover how coaching can help you reset and reach your goals this new year.
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Why Most People Quit on the New Year by January 15 and How Not to Be One of Them
If you want this year to be different, stop overcomplicating change. These three simple habits help you build momentum without burning out or quitting.
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The Long Night & The Light That Still Comes
In the darkest stretch of December, true Advent hope shines brightest. #AcresAndAdvent #AdventHope #LightInTheDarkness #FaithInRealLife #PastorLife #DecemberReflections #ChristianLiving #HopeInChrist #AdventLight #DarknessCannotOvercome #RuralFaith #ChristmasHope
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Splitting Wood & Spiritual Strength
Discover how resistance, struggle, and slow, steady effort build true spiritual strength just like splitting firewood on a cold December day. #AcresAndAdvent #AdventReflections #SpiritualStrength #RuralFaith #FaithInRealLife #PastorLife #DecemberDevotions #WoodpileWisdom #Perseverance #ChristianLiving #StrengthThroughResistance #HopeInTheCold
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Frozen Chicken Waterers & Faithfulness
A real-life Advent reflection from the chicken coop. Discover how frozen chores, cold mornings, and unseen work reveal the deeper truth of faithfulness and God’s steady presence in everyday life. #AcresAndAdvent #AdventReflections #Faithfulness #RuralFaith #PastorLife #DecemberDevotions #CountryLiving #EverydayFaith #AdventHope #ShowUpAnyway #FaithInTheCold #RealLifeFaith
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The Angel’s Share
Discover the spiritual wisdom behind bourbon’s “angel’s share” — the portion that evaporates during aging. Just as good bourbon matures through loss, God often uses seasons of surrender, change, and letting go to deepen our faith. Learn why some things in life must evaporate so something richer and stronger can grow in their place. A bold, honest reflection on spiritual formation, discipleship, and trusting God through seasons of loss. #BourbonWisdom #AngelsShare #FaithAndLife #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianLiving #EverydayFaith #DiscipleshipJourney #LifeLessons #LettingGo #GodIsAtWork #PersonalGrowthJourney #WhiskeyThoughts #PastorLife #FaithReflections #BarrelAgedFaith
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The Quiet Field
Discover how the frozen stillness of rural acreage points us back to the heart of Advent. A real-life reflection on slowing down, hearing God’s whisper, and finding peace in a noisy December.
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It’s Not About Getting Over It, It’s About Moving Forward With Hope
Explore the compassionate truth about grief and healing how everyone experiences loss differently, and why the goal isn’t to “get over it” but to keep walking forward with hope. This post offers encouragement through Scripture and a call to lean into hope even in the heaviest moments.
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The Barrel Matters
Discover why the environment of a bourbon barrel has everything to teach us about spiritual growth. Just as up to 70% of a bourbon’s flavor comes from the barrel it rests in, your character is shaped by the people, habits, and influences you surround yourself with. Learn how to choose the “barrels” that deepen your faith, strengthen your walk with Jesus, and bring out your best self. A bold, practical look at discipleship, personal development, and finding God’s wisdom in everyday life. #BourbonWisdom #FaithAndLife #ChristianLiving #DiscipleshipJourney #SpiritualGrowth #EverydayFaith #LifeLeadership #ChooseYourBarrel