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Please use the SHARE buttons to forward this news By Stephenie Craig, Journey Bravely I was a high school senior deciding between college in my home town or five hours away. I meticulously weighed the pros and cons and spun up scenarios of different directions my life might take if I didn’t choose the exact right university. The back and forth had a deadline and I eventually decided to leave my home town. Five years later, I was 1 year into a job, married, and moving forward in life when it hit me…it didn’t really matter which school I chose. Either way, I would have chosen the same career path, likely married the same person (since he was a childhood friend), and my life would have been good. Some things would have been different, but it all would have turned out okay. Do you ever find yourself immobilized in decision making because you fear regret? Maybe you feel that every decision needs to be made perfectly in order for your life to progress well. Fear of regret can make it hard to choose a school, take a job, commit to a relationship, make a move, or plan a trip. Worrying that every decision might be the wrong decision can keep you from enjoying your life and creates a stuck feeling of anxiety. What if there was a way to flip the script in your head about every decision being a chance for failure and regret? What if every decision is an opportunity... Read More

Please use the SHARE buttons to forward this news By Pastor Doug Stauffer Does society seem like it is constantly bombarding you with negative messages? These obstacles are intended to defeat us. Whether it’s the media, societal pressures, or personal struggles, staying motivated and focused on your goals can be challenging. As a pastor, I am dedicated to helping others overcome these obstacles by finding the right path forward. I want to explore critical issues contributing to self-defeating behaviors and offer biblical encouragement for overcoming them. Courage is a vital attribute that originates within the heart of an individual. The Bible states that courage comes from a strength of heart based upon faith, hope and trust in God. It teaches that godly courage is a righteous act blessed by the Lord, while ungodly courage hinders the work of God. As believers, we must exhibit godly courage in every aspect of life. The first of 16 times the Bible uses the phrase “good courage” reveals the need for godly courage in every believer’s life. Moses told the 12 spies sent to search out the land of Canaan to be “of good courage” while stressing the importance of completing the task set before them. Moses knew that it would take “good courage” to fully follow the will of God since most of these men were unaccustomed to showing courage in the face of overwhelming adversity. Courage must rely upon the power of God and not upon your wisdom or one’s abilities. The Bible... Read More