Do you remember when the iPhone 6 came out? Remember how much better it was than the iPhone 5? Not long after, the iPhone 7 came out, and all those happy iPhone 6 users became dissatisfied with their current phones and had to upgrade. They thought that somehow their happiness would increase with this new […]
Read MoreThe Salt Shaker Principle
In life, sometimes people will do something wrong. (Spoiler alert: humans are human!) We have all at times most likely been on both sides of this and have experienced the guilt of own wrongdoing and also the frustration or shock when dealing with the actions of others. So what do you do when you catch […]
Read MoreLearning to be content
This weekend I got the awesome chance to visit an Amish community and tour their way of life. It was a really cool experience and really got me thinking about things. These are a people who willing give up many of the luxurious we have today, to live a simple life in a world that […]
Read MoreThe Kitchen Window
Recently I was listening to an audiobook entitled “Beautiful Outlaw.” In this book John Eldredge relates a parable of the way we can develop tunnel-vision about our life, circumstances, God, and relationships. “One day a man decided to board himself up inside his house. He sealed off the doors, the windows, even the chimney. He […]
Read MoreSo Much to do, So Little Time
I hope you have all had a great weekend; mine has been great! Though I am so not ready for the work week to begin again already. The phrase “so much to do, so little time” definitely has been speaking to me the past couple of weeks. I’ve been busily preparing for my church’s young […]
Read MoreThe Power of Inception
Remember that movie Inception that came out a few years back? With plenty of explosions and an intriguing plot, it was a pretty entertaining and engaging film. Central to the plot of this movie is the concept that a simple idea can take root in a person’s mind and have an unimaginably large impact on the […]
Read MoreFinding the time to relax
Finding the time to relax By Sarah Lucassen You’ve recognised your stress! You finally admit to yourself, “I have a problem”, and you know how important it is to take time out of your day to relax. One of the first steps you can take in relaxing yourself is realising you can’t do everything, […]
Read MoreEnjoy It
Enjoy It! By Heidi Braun “I’m so done with this! College is taking too long! Why can’t it just be over so I can start my career?” “I wish the lawn would just mow itself.” “Another six months of training for that promotion? What a pain!” Sound familiar? Who needs a lawn anyway? Maybe it’s […]
Read MoreThe Balancing Act
Organization and prioritizing is something that I’ve always struggled with, so Passion Planner has helped me out tremendously. A couple of months ago I had a post on our Instagram account and it was talking about making time for the important things in life. Going back to that thought, how balanced is your life? Is […]
Read MoreSeeing the things God does in our life
When a stranger opens the door for you, do you say thank you? What about when you get a ride from a friend? Or when someone gives you a gift? It’s easy to say “thank you” when a person does something nice for you, but is there one person whom we owe everything to, that […]
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