Gratitude in Difficult Relationships
A quick reflection on finding gratitude in relationships, even with the people who drive you crazy.
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Unlocking Growth: The True Nature of Coaching
Coaching isn’t about giving advice it’s about helping people pause, reflect, and take responsibility for their growth. Derrick explores how coaching empowers transformation in life and faith.
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Finding Clarity Through Coaching
Derrick reflects on how coaching can help you find clarity in life’s noise. Learn practical steps to pause, reflect, and take intentional action toward what truly matters.
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The Discipline of Deadlifts and Devotion
Confession time: I hate leg day. Yep. Hate it with a passion! Give me chest, shoulders, or biceps, and I’m good to go. But leg day? No thanks. That’s the day I suddenly feel the urge to take a rest day. It’s not that I can’t do squats or deadlifts. Actually the moves aren’t hard…
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The Power of Truth Against Deception
Struggling with doubt or confusion in a world that’s drifting from truth? Discover how 2 Thessalonians 2 reminds us that God’s Word still holds the line and how you can stand firm with grace and clarity.
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Lessons on Grace: Mowing Through Life’s Messes
A fall reflection on how blowing leaves became a lesson in grace because sometimes God’s mercy shows up in the noise, the mess, and the endless work of everyday life.
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The Problem With Perfect Leaders
Let’s be honest, pastors can be some of the best actors around. Far too often we preach about authentic faith but live like we’re auditioning for Most Holy Person of the Year. We smile even when we’re exhausted. We shake hands when we’d rather hide. We quote Scripture while quietly wondering if it still works…
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Wholehearted Leadership: 10 Traits of Effective Leaders
We don’t need more impressive leaders. We need more wholehearted ones. I’m reading the book Daring Greatly and it’s been an eye opening read so far. Admittedly, I’m not too far into the book but this felt like something I had to put in my own words. Too many of us lead from scarcity. We’re constantly chasing…
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Stop Making Life Harder Than It Has To Be!
This Sunday, we dug into 1 Thessalonians 5:12–28. Paul wasn’t writing to pastors to tell them to toughen up. He was writing to the church to remind believers how to live together well. Here’s the deal: God’s will for us isn’t complicated. It’s radical in its simplicity: That’s it. Nothing flashy. Nothing Instagram-worthy. Just daily, gritty,…
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No Excuses. No Apologies. All In.
Hey Jesus following types. Did you know that if you’re a Jesus follower then, following Jesus is not optional? I know that sounds crazy but too often we make it sound like it’s an option. We often live like we can choose if and when we decide to follow him. Look I get it. It’s…