Living God's purpose for my life and adding value to others

My life's Mission Statement

Thanks for visiting my Blog!

I wrote this blog for you - and anyone who just needs a little encouragement in their life. I believe God desires to see everyone live a life driven by his purpose for them, and that he's commissioned me to help you discover that and add value to your life.

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5 Reasons For Church Broken Fellowship

Key observations I've made in my experience of several church splits in my life.

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5 Ways to speak with grace in difficult conversations

How to maintain love and respect for others without agreeing with their point of view

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7 Steps for finding Breakthrough in your Barriers

All of us have felt stuck at some point in our lives. Learn what changes you can make to end up where you want to be.

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An introduction to Gas Logic and how to overcome it

Gas logic is about the toxic perceptions I've struggled with on my surroundings, and how I've had to work through it.

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5 Simple changes to mentally rejuvenate your week

inspired by the best selling book "Free to Focus" by Michael Hyatt. These changes have made a big difference for me.

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5 Reasons I stopped making controversial posts on social media

Why I think working through conflict on social media isn't the best idea.

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5 things I want my deconstructing friends to know

No judgement or shame. These are things I simply want to share with you from my heart.

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5 Guard rails for keeping relationships healthy

How to help keep your relationships strong and healthy when things get rocky.

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5 ways to help someone who's grieving

Trying to encourage those grieving a loss can feel intimidating. In this article, we'll learn how to effectively comfort and support others.

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5 Distinctives between Boundaries and Barriers

Boundaries and barriers are similar on the surface, but one creates healing and the other sickness in our relationships.

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5 ways I manage stress

Stress isn't going anywhere in my life. Learn some of the ways I've learned to manage it.

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7 Healthy ways I have difficult conversations

After reading lots of books, attending classes and having personal coaching, I've learned a few steps I can apply for myself to make having difficult conversations easier.

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7 Practices for healthy conflict resolution

Here are 7 practices that I've had to learn and work at making a habit in order to resolve conflict with others.

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5 Healing steps to forgiveness

I'm realizing that God doesn't tell me to forgive because it's my duty. It's because He wants me to live a victorious life. A life full of the same energy, peace and joy I used to feel before I was hurt.

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4 indicators for when conflict needs confronting

In this article, I'll share some red flags to look out for in order to understand when conflict needs to be confronted.

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5 routines that help me reduce anxiety

I'm definitely not an expert in this area, but I can share from my own personal experience on how I deal with anxiety.

Stay connected: Gatherings we're Hosting

Join us once per month to connect over food with no agenda except to enjoy delicious food, meet new friends and build community!

WHEN: Once per month
WHERE: Cano's home

Community Dinners

Community Serve

Join us each month as we serve our city in different ways - sometimes helping clean up a school, building bunk beds for foster kids, or providing care bags to the homeless.

WHEN: Once per month
WHERE: Communicated within group

Affinity Group

We do an affinity-based group each month, focusing on activities like hiking, games, park sports and more. We always have a blast and would love to see you there!

WHEN: Once per month
WHERE: Communicated within group

I'm definitely not an expert in this area, but I can share from my own personal experience on how I deal with anxiety.