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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Jesus Small Enough to Carry Can’t Carry You
This week, we dove into John 1:1-5. We wrestled with the reality that: Jesus isn’t just some abstract idea or a distant deity. He’s the Logos – the Word – God’s ultimate communication to us, the very source of life and light breaking into the brutal, suffocating darkness of this world. Now let’s unpack that Greek for a second. Logos….
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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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It’s a New Year. Don’t Waste It.
A new year offers possibility, but only action creates change. This post calls out passive faith, challenges excuses, and invites you to take one bold step forward with God.
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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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Nothing Is Falling Apart, So Why Does This Feel So Heavy?
A bold Advent reflection on quiet disappointment, everyday strain, and the unexpected weight we carry into Christmas and the light that meets us there.
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When What’s Buried Needs to Come Out
Explore the spiritual lesson behind bourbon’s “Devil’s Cut” — the portion trapped deep inside the barrel’s wood. Just as distillers work hard to extract what’s hidden, God works to bring out the buried hurts, habits, and wounds lodged deep in our souls. This bold, honest reflection uncovers why the hidden parts of us need refining, how God draws them out, and why true spiritual growth requires facing what’s buried inside.
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The Rep You Don’t Want to Do
This post dives into the hard truth behind real growth physically, mentally, and emotionally. The rep you want to skip is the one that actually changes you. In this bold, push-you-past-your-limits article, we explore why discomfort is the key to transformation, how pushing through resistance builds true strength, and why avoiding the hard stuff keeps you stuck. Perfect for anyone looking to break their plateau, build mental toughness, and stop settling for comfort over progress.