I’m going to let the cat out of the bag. I know that many people will be mad at me for this…but, I’ve just got to tell the secret. It’s eating away at me and if I don’t get it out I may just go crazy!! Chick-fil-A is a Christian company! There, I said it. I know you probably just fell out of the chair…completely shocked by this news. Please compose yourself and keep reading. Let me know when you’re ready…I’ll wait… Ok, maybe you already knew that. It’s really no secret at all. In fact, it’s kind of a...
5 Signs You’re Not Grieving Well
From January 2011 to March 2014, three people who were very near and dear to my heart have passed away – my dad, my grandma and my grandpa. As I am preparing to preach at my grandpa’s funeral, I find myself in this place where I’m not sure how I’m processing loss - if I’m doing it in a healthy or a destructive way. So, the only logical thing to do is to blog about it. I’ve been told and have often told others that I pray that they “grieve well.” So, here are 5 signs you're not grieving well:...
3 Ways To React To Criticism
I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again…my love language is Words of Affirmation. This means, very simply, that what you say to me matters. If you tell me I’m doing a great job or something positive, it is like handing me a $100 bill – it fills me up and I’ll be doing great for hours and hours. But, the flipside is also true. If you tell me I messed up or did something wrong, I am instantly defeated. My day is ruined. I might as well go back to bed and start the day over. Recently, I’ve...