When Faith Fails: Finding Grace After a Spiritual Collapse
“But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” — Luke 22:32 The Vomit You Didn’t See Coming I had just come off a personal retreat.A full day alone with the Lord—no distractions, no devices. Just my Bible, worship music, a pen, […]
Failure Is Part of the Process: How Setbacks Shape Your Success and Faith
One of the most insightful passages in all of Scripture on the subject of failure comes from Luke 22:31–32, where Jesus tells Peter: “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, […]
How to Use Failure as a Catalyst for Growth in Business and Life
How to Use Failure as a Catalyst for Growth in Business and Life Failure is one of the greatest teachers you’ll ever encounter on your entrepreneurial journey. Whether it’s a strategy that flops, a relationship that goes sideways, or a season of tight cash flow—these moments are rich with lessons if you choose to […]
Refusing To Let Your Circumstances Define You
Refusing To Let Your Circumstances Define You Yesterday I bought my first luxury car… …but this was something more than just an automobile purchase. It was a milestone event. Yesterday was a celebration of a long and often difficult journey through circumstances I wouldn’t wish on anyone, but that so many of us face. Let […]
Are You Choosing To Fail?
Are You Choosing To Fail? Earlier today I received this email from someone who had joined my team earlier this week. “I need to disenroll because all of this is just too complicated for me. I can’t do it. Please don’t tell me I can.” What intrigues me about this email is that my assistant […]
Haven’t You Had Enough? It’s Time For Your Defining Moment!
Haven’t You Had Enough? It’s Time For Your Defining Moment! This morning I sent this message out to my subscriber list. It is my story, very real, very personal and at times very difficult. As you read this story, begin to look at yourself…not just the outside, but down deep. Defining moments… […]