Several years ago, I challenged myself to read one chapter from the book of Proverbs every day of the month for twelve months. Yep, a whole year. Each month, I changed the translation (or version) of the Bible. I read King James, English Standard, New American, the Russian translation (I’m Russian), and even the Passion... Continue Reading →
The Power of a Pause | 3 Areas to Pause
Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life. Proverbs 13:3
Episode 2: Through the Bible w/ Niki Martschinske | Trusting God w/o Knowing the Details
Genesis 12 & 37
How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Our feelings are fickle, which is why our mind needs renewal (Romans 12:2) and hearts need guarding (Proverbs 4:23).
What Prevents Us from Hearing God
“Let me hear what God the LORD will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints; but let them not turn back to folly.” Psalm 85:8
Episode 1: Through the Bible | Introduction (Matthew 28:19-20)
New series, Through the Bible, is out now!
Instead of New Year’s Resolutions, Do This
The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. Proverbs 21:5
The Day After Christmas: Including Jesus in the New Year
Rabbi, we know you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him. John 3:2
What does “Fellowship with Christ” mean?
What we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed, our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ. 1 John 1:3
This is the Best Way to Plan for the New Year | 7 Things You Should Do in December
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. (Proverbs 3:6)
If you want to achieve your New Year’s resolutions, start doing this now
The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. Proverbs 21:5
The Importance of Mentorship: 3 Types of Mentors You Most Likely Already Have (and possibly are)
"A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you." — Bob Proctor
The Power of Gratitude: 4 Ways to Start Practicing Gratitude Today
Practicing gratitude is one of the simplest ways to improve satisfaction, happiness, and your overall health. Your overall well-being improves when you cultivate gratitude and make it part of your lifestyle and character. Because that’s what happens, it becomes a quality in your character!
The Importance of Routines: 3 Routines You Need to Establish
Intentional routines are systems that protect you from going into autopilot mode.
Busy Seasons and Bible Reading: 4 Simplified Ways to Read the Bible During Busy Seasons
Bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart. (Proverbs 7:3)
Falling Behind Intentionally; Create Routines That Work
“Time is your most precious gift, because you only have a set amount of it.” Rick Warren
Turning 26
26 life lessons as I turn 26 years old. So, we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. (2 Corinthians 4:16)
Love the Lord with ALL of you: Heart, Soul, Mind, & Strength
So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of his own accord, but only what he sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, that the Son does likewise. (John 5:19)
Our 5th Anniversary + Life Update
We got some news!!
Choosing Joy
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8
Flutter Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you, by worrying, add a single hour to your life? Matthew 6:26-27
Stop Rushing Through Your Day
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
Look Beyond What You Feel
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. John 14:26
Cold, damp feet and cut-off jeans
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:6)
What to do with fleeting thoughts
For he does not think much about the fleeting days of his life because God keeps him preoccupied with the joy he derives from his activity. Ecclesiastes 5:20
How to Pray
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29
How to Wait on God
Like Abraham, we need to hear Gods promises again and again.
How to Maintain Your Spiritual Health
10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. Romans 10:10
How to Strengthen Your Faith When Being Tested
Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies. -Mother Teresa
Rest, Renew, & Reset
I said, “Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest. Psalm 55:6