One of my favorite Christmas movies is It’s a Wonderful Life. When I was younger, I liked it because an angel comes down and helps a guy get through a hard time. You get to see his whole story unfold and figure out who he really is. I didn’t see the deep significance as a … Continue reading Gratitude Sunday: My Mom and George Bailey
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Why Gratitude Is Habit #7 in My 7-40 Challenge: Three Gifts That Changed Everything
When I designed the 7-40 Challenge—seven daily habits practiced for 40 days, repeated throughout 2026—I had to make hard choices. Only seven habits. Not eight. Not ten. Seven. Bible study made the list. So did exercise, calorie tracking, water intake, reading, and creative work. But the seventh spot? That one is special to me. I … Continue reading Why Gratitude Is Habit #7 in My 7-40 Challenge: Three Gifts That Changed Everything
Reevaluating the 7-40 Challenge: Habits, Identity, and Becoming Who I’m Meant to Be
Hey there, friends! Welcome back to the 7-40 Challenge. It’s a bright, shiny day out there, and honestly, I’m to be out in it and writing these words. If you’ve been following along on my blog, you know I’ve been all in on this journey of building seven daily habits over 40-day cycles. It’s my … Continue reading Reevaluating the 7-40 Challenge: Habits, Identity, and Becoming Who I’m Meant to Be
Keep Getting Better: Day 8 of the 7-40 Challenge
Hello, friends. Welcome to Day 8 of Round 3 in the 7-40 Challenge. It’s a bright, sunshiny day—perfect for a lunchtime walk that’s lifting my mood and shifting my outlook on everything else in life. I was just listening to See You at the Top by Zig Ziglar, and one line stopped me in my … Continue reading Keep Getting Better: Day 8 of the 7-40 Challenge
Day 3 of the 7-40 Challenge: Gratitude That Shifts Your World and Choices That Build Your Future
Hey friends! Welcome to Day 3 of the 7-40 Challenge. I’m posting this straight from my gym—sweat still drying, heart still pumping—right after crushing my workout for the day. What a good day it’s been. I’ve got a couple reflections burning in my chest that I have to share with you tonight. Let’s dive in. … Continue reading Day 3 of the 7-40 Challenge: Gratitude That Shifts Your World and Choices That Build Your Future
