During my run this morning, I started watching a sermon series on spiritual warfare from Pastor Tony Evan’s from 2014. It was really good. One nugget stuck with me, but before we get there, I’ll start with this…I’ve only been following God for just over 10 years. Some days, I still feel like a baby. I still feel like I have a lot to learn. There’s definitely more sharpening that needs to occur. It took me almost 30 years to accept God not because I didn’t know, but because I thought I was too smart. You see, God isn’t logical. Filling the earth with enough water to flood it, then it magically disappear would defy physics….so, I was too “smart” to believe. Then, slowly, other things started to add up. Evolution for instance…why aren’t we evolving? The big bang…isn’t that the same thing as God? The complexity of everything…can this all really just be by chance? This morning, Tony Evan’s hit me with another good one…here’s how you know there’s a spiritual battle. Not one of flesh and blood, but one of a different “dimension.” The answer: “because you’re bleeding.” It’s true. In this battle, most of us are walking around bleeding; wounded by the battle for our soul…and the battle ground, our mind. For me, it sounds like this: - you’ll never be good enough for a promotion - You’re kids hate you - Sure, your wife loves you, but she doesn’t even like you. She’s loyal, but she doesn’t care. - All this effort you’re putting in, it’s completely useless. Nobody even cares. It’s a complete waste of time. It’s meaningless. it feels so hypocritical. This head trash. I’ve sat across counselees and taught them my Jedi mind trick. It’s simple. Any thought that produces fear, anger, or doubt is not of God. It’s the exact opposite of God, so, you get to play Opposite Day. But, that’s hard to practice. Today, I go a level deeper to eradicate the devils schemes in my mind. What thoughts rattle around in your mind that create fear and doubt? How will you step out in faith, with devotion to Christ, and be the overcomer you’re called to be?

really awesome call yesterday discussing the difference between discipline and devotion! Lots of transparency, growth, and opportunity for fresh perspective to unlock barriers in our minds to enable us to become all God has called us to be. If you’d like the notes, drop a comment!

Are you truly getting enough rest?

So, the last couple weeks, I've been reading this book, "The Meaning of Your Life" by Professor Arthur Brooks. It's an very interesting book, that describes how to overcome a challenge maybe all of us have...how do I rewire my brain from being on execute all the time to thinking and reflecting on wonder and beauty, and truly enjoy this life. This particular section really has me wrestling...it's "why do things happen the way they do in my life?" and it gives 5 statements to set the playing field. Of these, which do you rank #1? Of these, is there an order you might put them in? have you every thought about this?

can you believe it's MAY?!?!? really amazing call today! Lot's to celebrate! @Marcus Aves - Welcome to the calls!! NEW MEMBER ALERT!!! 🚨 @Trey Dent - great to have you back from your vacation @Logan Snyder - congrats on that life insurance!! @Nick Maresca - congrats on the niece's confirmation! awesome conversation about the Excellence Equation, or E6! it's a great tool to remember the steps to excellence, and living out Godly principles in our leadership! drop a comment if you'd like the notes!