Being a leader is no easy task.
So today, we’re going to discuss two key parts of being a great leader.
1. Leaders Must Energize:
We all know what it’s like to have days of exhaustion and pessimism. But energizing others means giving them energy to accomplish great tasks. In other words, leaders are called to be positive sources of strength for those they’re leading!
Practical Tip: Energize your coworkers today with a cool quote about perseverance.
2. Leaders Must Inspire:
When days get long and weeks get hard, inspiration is the best way to pick people up. That’s why the greatest leaders are inspirational! They’re willing and able to inspire their peers to keep going when the going gets tough.
Practical Tip: Inspire your family today by sharing a devotion with them.
What are some other qualities of a great leader? Leave your thoughts in a comment below.
Posted on: March 19, 2026
In life, we are responsible for 3 things: engaging others, educating others, and equipping others. So today, let’s talk a little bit about why it’s so crucial to take on these roles and do them well…
Why Engage?
Engaging others well means listening to people, caring for people, and advising people. By choosing to engage, you’re choosing to put the needs of others ahead of your own.
Why Educate?
We all have something to offer the world. So what’s stopping you from educating others about what you’ve learned? Be quick to offer your wisdom and guidance!
Why Equip?
Equipping others is the best way to love them well. By equipping them with the resources to make wise decisions, you’re investing in their future.
How will you engage, educate, or equip others today? Feel free to leave your idea in a comment below!
Posted on: March 17, 2026
We all believe in something. But oftentimes, we keep our faith to ourselves. Instead of living a life that reflects our beliefs, we keep our faith separate and secret.
But the truth is that faith is belief put into action.
So today, we’re going to talk through 5 ways to put your belief into action…
Speak Kind Words to Your Spouse: Find simple ways to compliment and encourage your spouse every day.
Spend Quality Time with Your Kids: Make memories with your children that they’ll always remember.
Serve Your Community: Find ways to care for the less-fortunate around you–whether serving them a meal or helping with yard work.
Share Wisdom with Others: Be a source of wisdom and counsel for those who are making decisions in life.
Seek Out Ways to Put Others First: Ultimately, it’s all about living a selfless life and putting others ahead of yourself.
What are some other ways to put your faith into action? We’d love to hear your ideas in a comment below.
Posted on: March 10, 2026
There are thousands of books and movies and songs and people who attempt to define marriage. But Tony Dungy says it comes down to three simple things: uniting, committing, and following. So here are 3 ways to build an Uncommon Marriage.
- Unite to Your Spouse: We all remember the vows we made on our wedding day. But how often do we put those vows into action? Uniting to your spouse means loving them every day…for better and for worse…in sickness and in health.
- Commit to Stay Together: Life will throw a lot of hardships your way…things like financial issues, lost jobs, and sudden illnesses. But no matter the circumstance, commit right now to stay with your spouse and get through the difficulties together.
- Follow God: And finally, the most crucial step to building an uncommon marriage is following God. This means using your marriage to trust God, glorify God, and love God in a deeper way.
How can you and your spouse follow God together through this season of life? We’d love for you to share in a comment below.
Posted on: March 05, 2026
We’re only given a little bit of free time. And today, we’d like to encourage you to use that time wisely…by investing in your marriage. Not sure how to get started?
Well, here are 5 small ways to love your spouse this week:
- Bring home flowers for your wife.
- Leave a kind note on your spouse’s mirror.
- Fill up your husband’s car with a full tank of gas.
- Cook a special dinner for your spouse.
- Send a text to let your spouse know you’re thinking of them.
What are some other ways to work on your marriage? You can leave your ideas in a comment below.
Posted on: February 24, 2026
Every day, you have the chance to be a leader. Don’t believe me? Well, today we’ll be talking through 3 common places you can be a leader.
1. Be a Leader in Your Home
First and foremost, it’s crucial to be a leader in your home. Your family needs to have someone to depend on, someone to lean on, and someone to guide them well…they need YOU!
2. Be a Leader in Your Workplace
Next, let’s consider the importance of being a leader at your job. It’s all too easy to choose laziness over excellence…especially when all your coworkers are cutting corners. But I encourage you to be a leader and instead remember Colossians 3:23 which says, “Whatever you do, do it heartily as to the Lord, and not to men.”
3. Be a Leader in Your Social Circle
And finally, perhaps the most difficult place to be a leader is with your friends. When they begin complaining about their spouses, their bosses, or their kids, we keep our mouths closed. Why? We’d rather let them rant than call them out and make things uncomfortable. But my advice: lead your friends well by pointing out when their negative attitudes take things too far.
Where else can we strive to be leaders? We’d love to hear your thoughts in a comment below.
Posted on: February 19, 2026
Whether you realize it or not, your children are watching you.
Do you like what they’re seeing?
As parents, we have a responsibility to act with care. So below are a series of questions to reflect upon how you may be influencing your children–in good ways and in not so good ways…
- Are you quick to lose your temper?
- When is the last time you showed affection to your spouse in front of your kids?
- Do you treat others with respect or disdain?
- Are you quick to serve around the house?
- What sort of language do you use when you’re angry?
- Do you spend more time checking emails or checking how your child’s day was?
- Do you use your words to build others up or tear others down?
- How often do you thank your spouse for what they do?
What are some other questions to help you reflect on how you influence your kids? We’d love to hear your suggestions in a comment below.
Posted on: February 17, 2026
It’s a thin line between pride and confidence. All too easily, our healthy confidence develops into unhealthy pride. Not sure where your fall on the scale of confident to prideful? Just check out the list of phrases below to figure it out.
Prideful:
“No one makes burgers the way I do. They’re the best you’ll ever taste!”
“You can’t change your car oil? I’ve been changing oil since I was a teenager. It’s a breeze!”
“My son will win this game–no doubt about it. He’s the most talented quarterback in the state.”
Confident:
“Here, try some of my burgers! I spent all evening doing my best to grill them well.”
“I have experience changing car oil, so I’d love to help you out with yours.”
“My son is an incredibly hard-worker. I can’t wait to see him play his best in this game–win or lose.”
How would you define pride or confidence? Comment below with your answer!
Posted on: February 03, 2026
Life is full of mountaintops and valleys.
We reach the mountaintops when we find the love of our life, when we have our first child, when we land our first job, when we buy our first house, and when we find a best friend.
But then there are the valleys. The times when you and your spouse lose trust in one another, the times when your kids rebel against you, the times when you realize you’re unhappy in your career, the times when your house floods and you lose your things, the times when your friends get sick and aren’t sure they’ll make it.
1 Peter 1:7 says “…so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”
In other words, God doesn’t let us walk through valleys just to experience pain. Instead, He takes us through hard times in order to refine our faith and grow our love for Him. He is able to take even our darkest moments and use them for good. How incredible!
We want to hear how God is working in your life. So comment below with your story!
Posted on: January 14, 2025
It’s easy to put on a performance for the world.
We smile and say the right things and do the right things. We fool people into thinking that we have it all together, that we are good and perfect and right.
But what really matters is how we act when no one is watching.
Do you do things differently when your boss turns his back? When your wife leaves the room? When the kids are asleep?
1 John 3:18 says, “Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” God is commanding us to act with integrity all the time. Not some of the time. Not most of the time. Not when you know people are watching. No, God wants us to do good ALL the time!
So take some time this morning to pray and ask God to point out the areas where you tend to be inauthentic. Ask Him to help you overcome those temptations and better point people to Him.
Posted on: December 17, 2024
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