Providence Perspectives

Hi Reader, Have you ever started a project thinking it would go quicker? When I started The Flourishing Life series back in April, I intended to put out one post a week. In reality, I worked on it over seven months. But I did stick with it, and the final post went live today. What started with my personal reflections about a dislike for the phrase "human flourishing" ends with a deeper understanding of how we can each flourish personally, and even more importantly, how we can flourish as a...

How resilient are you right now? Hi Reader, Last week I mentioned a new Resilience Assessment I put together. I want to tell you a little more about it, because I think it can help. When life gets hard, most of us focus on the storm. The diagnosis, the job, the conflict at home. Those things are real, but most of them are outside our control. In the P2 Resilience course I use the picture of a sailboat. You can't control the weather. What you can control is how you captain the boat, and that...

The Resilience Factor: How Flourishing Holds Up Under Pressure Hi Reader Most of what I've written in my Human Flourishing series sounds good when life is steady. Good health, meaningful work, close relationships. But the real test is what happens when things fall apart. The diagnosis comes back serious. The job ends. The marriage is struggling. The loss is real. That's what this week's post is about. The Resilience Factor: How Flourishing Holds Up Under Pressure Here is the short version....

The Key to Peace, Joy, and Contentment: Purpose, Presence, and Perspective Published on April 18, 2025 We live in a world that constantly tells us peace will come when the chaos quiets, joy will come when we succeed, and contentment will come when we finally have enough. But what if those promises are empty echoes? What if true peace, lasting joy, and deep contentment aren’t about what we attain, but how we live and who we live for? Read more... Have questions? Hit reply to this email and...

How do I Handle Adversity? Published on March 7, 2025 Life’s storms are inevitable. No one gets through unscathed. Unexpected loss, financial struggles, relational conflicts, or even the crushing weight of personal failure—these storms test us in ways we never anticipated. But resilience isn’t built in the absence of hardship; it is forged in the very heart of the storm. Read more... Have questions? Hit reply to this email and we'll help out! Unsubscribe · Preferences

Comparison Is the Thief of Joy: Why I Avoid Comparative Thinking Published on February 21, 2025 Great words by Theodore Roosevelt. We live in a world obsessed with comparison. Social media, workplace evaluations, even casual conversations—all are riddled with phrases like better than, worse than, more successful, less talented, faster, slower, stronger, weaker. These comparative terms subtly shape our mindset, often leaving us feeling either inadequate or superior. Neither outcome is healthy....

The Power of a Providence Perspective Published on February 7, 2025 We live in a world filled with distractions—news, social media, work stress, and personal challenges can easily consume our thoughts. But Scripture reminds us that what we focus on determines the direction of our lives. The New Testament urges believers to set their minds on things above, shifting their focus from temporary struggles to eternal truths. Read more... Have questions? Hit reply to this email and we'll help out!...

The Power of Tracking Habits: Unlocking Growth Through Accountability Published on January 17, 2025 Building new habits can feel like an uphill battle, especially when life is filled with distractions and competing priorities. But what if the key to long-term success lies not only in starting good habits but in tracking them? Research shows that individuals who monitor their habits and progress experience greater success and sustained personal growth than those who don't. In this blog, we’ll...

A New Year, A New You: Reflecting Before Resolving Published on January 2, 2025 As we turn the page to a new year, many of us find ourselves in a familiar rhythm: reflecting on the past and dreaming of what’s ahead. Often, our goals center on improving our finances or shedding a few pounds. While these pursuits are valuable, what about the spiritual component of our lives? This New Year, let’s take a moment to look inward before we leap forward. Genuine transformation begins with honest...