Giving isn’t only about money. Which is good news for people who do not have a lot of money in the bank. We can give our time (volunteering, being at an event, visiting with someone, etc.). We can give our talent (lending our expertise in cooking, crafting, fixing, writing, etc.). And, of course, we can give our treasure (giving money, purchasing something on behalf of someone or an organization, etc.).
Read MoreWhen I say, “dreaming audaciously”, I am not talking about the dreams that our minds generate while we are asleep. I am talking about a bigger-than-you aspiration or ambition. I’m talking about something so big that it’s a little scary to think about because you know you can’t do it all by yourself. I’m talking about something that is both inspired by God and takes the power of God to bring to pass.
Read MoreHave you ever said, “I’m so tired, I don’t know what to do!”. I have. More than I care to admit. When tired, I have two choices. I can either push through and keep doing the things that are making me tired, or I can rest.
Read MoreSocial science research tells us that human beings are born with the capacity to form social connections and relationships. While, we may have the capacity to make connections, we still must be intentional about initiating and maintaining relationships. Being intentional means that we are making choices about who we engage with, how we engage, and when we engage.
Read MorePut simply, decluttering is getting rid of stuff, being tidy and orderly. I Corinthians 14:40 tells us, “But all things should be done decently and in order.” Decluttering our lives is a practice that leads to flourishing by way of creating an environment of order and serenity.
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Remembering to Flourish is a call to action to live a life aware of the need to be intentional about finding fulfillment in our lives and to engage in practices that facilitate flourishing. There are twelve practices that facilitate flourishing, this post is describes the practice of Hydrating Fully. In this post we explore our need for water . We invite readers to think how they would answer these two questions: When you are physically thirsty, what is the first beverage you reach for? When your soul is thirsty, what do you reach for?
Read MoreTo Remember is to be mindful. It is a process of bringing to one’s mind an awareness of someone or something. To Flourish means to grow by making steady progress facilitated by a supportive environment. Remembering to Flourish is a call to action to live a life aware of the need to not only be intentional about finding fulfillment in our lives, but to also engage in practices that facilitate flourishing. I have identified twelve practices that have facilitated flourishing in my life. My hope is that these practices will also help you to remember to flourish. This post is about the first practice — living joyfully.
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