Thrive in 90
3 Practical Steps to Bring God's Vision to Life Feb 13, 2025

Flying 30,000 feet above sea level always brings my vision into focus.

It’s Sunday night, and I’m on a flight from Chicago to Orlando.

As usual, I bring a book—this time, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer (highly recommend!).

Jo...

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Sharpen Your Focus with Daily Planning productivity purpose Jan 31, 2025

I missed a meaningful moment.

We had just returned from a trip. Milly (a pseudonym for my youngest daughter) was resting, so it was just me and Anna (a pseudonym for my oldest daughter) in the kitchen.

Anna found a yo-yo and started playing with it...

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A Guide to Slow, Spiritual Reflection in a Hectic World christianity faith Jan 24, 2025

In our fast-paced culture, the word "speed" is far more attractive than "slow." But speed is more detrimental to the soul than we think.

I'm reading a book by John Mark Comer entitled The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Health...

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The Key Ingredient Your Organization Needs to Thrive christianity church leadership Jan 16, 2025

You know that feeling when you're on the right track? That’s exactly how I felt during a conversation with a new mentor.

I was at a wedding in Korea when I met a Christian businessman. It’s important for me to seek advice from someone who shares my ...

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The Power of Small Groups (and How to Lead One) church leadership Jan 09, 2025

I'm prone to overlook the significance of things I consider normal.

It’s the first Wednesday night of the year and the start of our book club meeting. Our group has been gathering weekly, but our last meeting was before Christmas and the holiday sea...

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How Admitting Your Brokenness Ignites a Breakthrough faith resilience Jan 03, 2025

Have you ever been so confident you were right—only to be embarrassingly wrong?

That was me, on a vacation in Mexico.

In August 2022, my family and I joined friends and relatives for a trip to Mexico. 

One day, we decided to tour Isla Mujeres, a s...

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3 Ways to Build Resilience and Overcome Adversity mindset resilience Dec 27, 2024

I knew the bike ride wouldn’t be easy, but I didn’t realize how grueling it would be—I almost quit.

It was August 2024, three years after I moved to Chicagoland from Colorado.

My soul yearned to return to the replenishing mountains—a place where I ...

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