Something that has become popular is the art of journaling. This practice allows one to write down their thoughts, feelings and experiences to allow the individual to engage self reflection, self expression and personal growth. It is believed that the regular use of journaling can unlock these and more benefits. You can find yourself finding answer…

You feel like everything has been tried and there's nothing left. In fact, it seems as if the life has been totally knocked out of you. There's nothing left to do, but to concede. It seems pointless so as the fighter who is on the ropes you get ready to throw in the white towel. But wait! There is something else that is about to happen! You didn't …

What happens when you look at yourself and you realize that there are things that can't stay the same? How do you deal with what you find? Do you find different relationships? Do you create different goals and pursue them? What do you do??? Often times many of us face these very questions. What we do from here often determines the shape of our live…

One of the hardest things to do in life is to... change. We often get comfortable where we are and even though we want to change we find ourselves stuck on the places where we are. But even more frequently it's hard to change because the people around us have gotten used to us being the way we are. Not only do they give us permission to stay in tha…

One after the other. That's how the attacks seem to be coming. Just when you get past one thing someone tries to throw something else at you. You thought you had gotten past the worrisome efforts to distract you. But you feel even more bombarded than before. You know that you are close to achieving what you know you have to. And you KNOW where thes…

Facing adversity can be very challenging. In fact, it's during these moments when your metal is truly tested. How do you stand up for yourself? How do you confront the person or individuals who are confronting you? And how do you keep your emotions in check so you don't lose your head? Often times we may feel like taking the easy way out and just g…

You've been asked to do something that you know is really important. In fact, this is a great assignment that can change everything. How do you approach it? What steps do you need to take? You've been told many things and you don't really know how to evaluate it all. But, you believe that you are called to do great things and you really want to mak…

Okay, you've now faced the challenge and you have assessed your situation. You know exactly what it is going to take. But, you don't have all of the money or resources that it's going to take. What do you do? Do you just give up? Or... just maybe there's something else that can be done. But how do you do it? Are you willing to ask for help? And who…

Ever think about what you would do if you were faced with the challenge of having to start over? How would that feel? Where would you start? You may or may not have had to go through that before in your life. It would have to feel overwhelming. Now imagine having to do that for all of the people that you care for the most. What would you do? And wh…

Things are good. You have relationships that are fulfilling. You are able to work in an area that's rewarding. You are seeing things happen for you that you never thought would take place. But, you still feel disappointed. Why? Because there are others that you are wanting to see achieve the things that they are yearning for. In fact, you see so ma…

Before you can achieve great things there's one important thing that you have to do. In fact, if you are trusting and believing God for ANYTHING you must always remember a very vital thing. Most people spend a lot of time preparing their craft, skills, building their network or investing money into themselves. But, even with all those things if you…

When you are inundated with ideas of what you should do how do you decide? Do you go with you ask your best friend or greatest confidant? Do you seek out experts to try and tell you? Or do you just go with your gut? These are all factors that many use when having to make important decisions. But, how to you know if your decision was right or not? T…

Feeling distant, detached and alone. There are times that regardless of what you do you seem to not feel as though you are connected to your Heavenly Father. You begin to think that it's because of your sin. And no matter how much you repent you feel as though you're unworthy. How do you bridge this great divide? In this message Pastor Brown helps …

You're tired of how people are treating you. You find yourself reacting to people the same way they act towards you. You thing to yourself, "I should stand up for myself!" In fact, you find yourself involved in more combative situations, "putting people in their place." But, something in you feels that this isn't right. Why? They are treating you w…

Waiting can be, to put it plainly, hard! While waiting for the very thing that you've been striving for, waiting for, it can be some of the most difficult moments that you can experience. But, there is something that is truly vital to your waiting process that you cannot ignore. Most people forget it or ignore it. But, it is the one thing that can …

It has taken so long. You've invested so much time... energy... even money. But you haven't seen anything change yet. It feels like you are just existing. Each day it even seems like the weight of the world is resting on your shoulders and it's getting heavier day by day. The only thing that you seem to be doing is... waiting. But there is somethin…

Growing up you may have experienced someone in your school or neighborhood who bullied you or your friends. Remember how anxious it was when you saw them? You and your friends ran just to get away from them so you could avoid the fight and abuse that was going to ensue. Then some simply got tired of being mistreated and, in spite of your fear decid…

You have been waiting for this moment to happen for so long. It seemed like it was going to happen before, but it fell through. But, now it seems like the door is going to truly open this time. You feel yourself getting apprehensive. What if it falls through again? How can I take it if this doesn't work for another time? But, what if it does? Am I …

Often we spend time looking at things that we face wondering why we had to go through it. We pray and ask God to help us, but, then turn and ask God why is this happening! We look at our plight and get frustrated with those around us who seem to be doing "alright", not appreciating what we have in the midst of what we're going through understanding…

Have you ever had to over come something? It may have seemed really challenging. Especially if you had to look at others who were standing against you. It's one thing to have to get past your challenges, but, to also deal with naysayers at the same time can be so frustrating! But, you have to remember who your true enemy is. More importantly you ne…

There is one declaration that can be made that we should always stand on. Trust in the Lord! This is something easy to shout when times are going well, but, can be difficult for many to hold on to in times of difficulty. Why is it harder during those times? Is it because that many times when we put our trust in Him we can't always see the immediate…

There's a purpose for it. Sometimes when you experience challenges and difficulties the last thing you can see (or even want to hear) is that there is a purpose in what you are going through. But, we must take a moment and really think about that. Could it be that what you are experiencing is to birth something in you? To birth something that will …

Have you ever thought about the fact that you live in multiple dimensions? In other words, where you are at this moment will not be the final place or dimension that you will exist in. That can be a really trippy way of looking at things. But, when you embrace that concept you begin to see the events that you go through differently. In fact, it wil…

What happens when we feel like we are not going to make it? Many stop engaging in activities that they found value in. Others stop spending time with people who that liked to be around. And yet others just begin doing things that are outside of their character. Why? Because they lack a vital ingredient that inspires and encourages them to push thro…

Is there one thing that you know you can count on? Regardless of what is going on or what you're dealing with you absolutely know that it will be there? This is something that everyone truly desires to have in their lives. That through some of your most difficult times to realize that you have a surety of something that will forever be there. Knowi…