I was recently reminded of something a mentor of mine, Russ, said years ago. “If we set our expectation on persons, places, or things; they will disappear and disappoint. If we set our expectation on God, He will never disappear or disappoint.” The older I get, the more truth I find in that statement. Josh
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Video Editing Resources
I transitioned from video editing to being a freelance communication coach in September. I wanted to post a list of resources for video editing before I forgot what resources I found helpful, so I made this post. If you just want to get started, you may be able to just skip to the “Other Resources”…
The Sunshade Umbrella
I bad a fun little moment today. I pulled up to an appointment in pouring rain and didn’t have an umbrella, so I used my car’s sunshade as an umbrella. It looked ridiculous and it worked great. A little man held the door open for me which I appreciated. Josh
Don’t Feel Like It? “just start moving”
I was in a funk today, then I folded some socks. That little success spurred me on to drink some water, go for a walk, and eat lunch. I ended up having a great day all because I prayed and started moving. I think my main issue was being dehydrated. If I hadn’t folded those…
If You’re Talking, You’re Not Learning
“If you’re talking, you’re not learning” – Alex Harmozi I was thinking about this quote when my physical therapist was telling me about something I knew quite a bit about. I felt like saying something to show I already knew what he was telling me, but I decided to keep my mouth shut. I’m glad…
How to Overcome Writer’s Block
How to Overcome Writer’s Block Find a question you find compelling. Answer it. Repeat. If it’s assigned writing, find a question about the topic that you feel is worth answering and answer it. This technique makes boring writing come alive. Josh P.S. This idea came from Jordan Peterson.
God Does Not Merely Tolerate You
God is not merely tolerant of believers because of Christ’s sacrifice, He delights in us. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16) Jesus went to the cross with a beautiful mix of joy and sorrow….
My Feelings are Not God
“My feelings are not God. God is God. My feelings do not define truth. God’s word defines truth. My feelings are echoes and responses to what my mind perceives. And sometimes – many times – my feelings are out of sync with the truth. When that happens – and it happens every day in some…
Empathy, It’s Not What You Think (The Real Version)
Recently, I listened to a friend’s mini-rant on people who say they feel what others feel when they really don’t. This is my response: I’ve been told I’m empathetic, but I’m not an empath. Part of being empathetic is acknowledging I don’t feel what you feel. People (including me) mess this up all the time…