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172. 10 Practical Ways to Deal with Discomfort
How do you deal with discomfort? Do you run away from it and try to avoid it at all costs? Do you get upset or nervous when you get uncomfortable? Or do you deal with it healthily? I don't deal with discomfort well, but I have to say I'm much better than I used to be....
171. The Truth About God and Our Discomfort
I got to thinking the other day of the many lies people believe about God and our discomfort. Lies such as, God doesn't want me to be uncomfortable. Since I'm a Christian, doesn't that mean my life will be easy and comfortable? A comfortable life is a godly life. Have...
170. When Discomfort Makes You Uncomfortable
What do you do when discomfort makes you uncomfortable? Discomfort. I'm venturing to say it's no one's favorite word. In fact, Dictionary.com defines the noun discomfort as, an absence of comfort or ease; uneasiness, hardship, or mild pain or anything that is...
169. Waking Up in the Wilderness with Natalie Ogbourne
In this month's guest episode I sit down with friend and fellow Iowan, Natalie Ogbourne. I've gotten to know Natalie fairly well over the last three and a half years as we gather online every Monday morning through a prayer group. Natalie's love for God's creation and...
167. 3 Simple Ways to Slow Down Time
Last Saturday I met some long-time friends for breakfast. We all used to attend church together, but for varying reasons, we've all gone our separate ways. But not in our friendships. A common theme arose among us Saturday morning: life is going by too fast and we...
166. What I’m Doing to Better My Health
You don't have to look too far to see how the subject of health is popping up everywhere. In the news, in conversations, on social media, and even in presidential campaigns this year. And let me tell you, I'm here for it. We get one life to live on this earth, and God...