In our daily lives, we often overlook the profound impact our habits have on our spiritual and personal well-being. Some habits can be like a beautiful garden, nurturing growth and joy, while others can resemble a beast, lurking in the shadows and hindering our progress. As Christians, it’s essential to reflect on our habits and evaluate whether they lead us closer to God or pull us away. The Beauty of Good Habits The Bible provides us with timeless wisdom on cultivating good habits that reflect God’s love and purpose. In Philippians 4:8, we are encouraged to focus on whatever is true, nobl ..read more

  GET TICKETS NOW SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Joe Kennedy and Eric Close about their inspiring new movie, "Average Joe," which hits theaters on October 11th. Joe Kennedy, the real-life inspiration behind the film, shared his journey of faith, perseverance, and standing up for what he believes in. Eric Close, the accomplished actor who portrays Joe in the movie, discussed his experience preparing for the role and its impact on his faith. We talked about the emotional highs and lows depicted in the film, from moments of laughter to scenes that brought ..read more

Make a Stand, Take a Knee Coach Joe Kennedy was a public high school football coach who would take a knee in prayer after games to thank and honor God for the opportunity to build into the lives of his players. He was fired for praying. AVERAGE JOE, opening in theaters October 11, tells his unwavering true story. GET TICKETS NOW ..read more

“Call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me” (Psalm 50:15). Anxiety is a multifaceted emotional response involving worry and fear about perceived threats or unknown outcomes. It ranges from mild to severe and is often rooted in uncertainty and a tendency toward catastrophic thinking. When anxiety becomes overwhelming and impairs daily functioning, it may be classified as an anxiety disorder, requiring attention and often professional intervention for effective management and treatment.  In psychology and psychiatry, "anxiety" is a broad term that encompas ..read more

How to Set Good Boundaries  The best way to start the boundary-setting process is by reading God’s Word and praying. These are two vital, spiritual components for determining how to live a life that is both pleasing to God and fulfilling for you. You must lay a solid and steadfast foundation, and that foundation is the Word of God.  Another important step is consulting with several people who have firmly established, biblical boundaries. Glean some sound advice from them as to where you should start. Be sure to...  Step 1:  Pray for the Lord to reveal to you your need and h ..read more

The Heartbeat of AVERAGE JOE     GET TICKETS NOW Coming to theaters beginning October 11, AVERAGE JOE is based on the true love story of Joe and Denise Kennedy … and how their years-long battle all the way to the Supreme Court became a clarion call for our First Amendment rights as Americans.  After Joe was fired for praying after high school football games, this couple battled for eight years, all the way to the Supreme Court, for religious freedom. This movie reminds us that what has made this country great can be taken away as well. Get a group together and see this movie on ..read more

At the beginning of this year, one of my God goals was to focus on my physical health journey. While I didn't have any significant health concerns, I knew that to be all that God was calling me to be, I needed to honor the temple God gave me and care for it the best way I knew.  For the past several years, I have been so consistent in focusing my effort on my faith walk that I have not prioritized the physical area of my life. It was time for a change! I sensed the LORD call me to focus on being consistent with many daily habits to experience optimal health. Because I have been in the hea ..read more

Common Codependent Relationships  In the examples below, the first person is dependent on the second person and the second person is actually the codependent one in the relationship ... needing to be needed. A wife is excessively helpless around her husband ... and the husband needs his wife to stay helpless. A husband is excessively needy in how he relates to his wife ... and the wife needs him to stay needy. A student is excessively tied to a teacher ... and the teacher needs the student to stay tied to him/her. A child is excessively pampered by the parent ... and the parent needs the ..read more

A Love Story for the Ages An Incredible Story!  Theirs is a love story for the ages … wait til you see it on the big screen!  You’ll love Amy Acker and Eric Close in AVERAGE JOE, in theaters beginning October 11. AVERAGE JOE is anything but your average movie —its an inspiring story!  The movie—from the producers of THE BLIND and GOD’S NOT DEAD—is based on the unwavering true love story of Coach Joe and Denise Kennedy. After Joe was fired for praying after high school football games, this couple battled for eight years, all the way to the Supreme Court, for religious freedom. Ho ..read more

Creating a Harmful Habit Checklist is a great way to identify and address behaviors that might be negatively impacting your life. Here’s a sample checklist to help you evaluate and tackle harmful habits: Are my thoughts consumed with it?  Is my time scheduled around it?  Could my health be harmed by it?  Does my guilt increase because of it?  Are my finances affected by it?  Am I defensive when asked about it?  Are my relationships hurt by it?  Am I upset when I can’t do it?  Is my spiritual growth hindered by it?  Have I been asked to stop it?&nbs ..read more