Cry Out and Be Heard

Cry Out and Be Heard

While waiting for a potentially devastating scan result recently, I found myself meditating on Psalm 40:1: “I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry.” An image came to my mind of a child lost in a busy area—perhaps a playground. He looks...
Overcoming Regrets & Living with Purpose

Overcoming Regrets & Living with Purpose

Corwin “CJ” Johnson (CJ Moneyway) opens up about the road from reckless living to a purpose-filled life rooted in faith. He shares how early “fighting” instincts became a calling to fight spiritually, what real success looks like, and why genuine love and integrity...
Banishing Self-Doubt

Banishing Self-Doubt

As a believer, any confidence comes from my foundation in God—certainly not from myself!  If I relied on self-belief, I wouldn’t get out of bed in the morning!  So speaking from my perspective, it is important to be confident that my actions align with God’s design...
From Suffering to Sobriety

From Suffering to Sobriety

From losing jobs, friends, and family to being triggered by an early sexual assault, Brittany Young knows what it’s like to suffer. She spent a large chunk of her life living the unsustainable and dysfunctional life of an alcoholic. The good news is that...
Merry Christmas Thank You

Merry Christmas Thank You

In this extraordinary season of blessing and gratitude, I would like to take a moment to thank you, my friends, for making Lessons From Living possible. This is a ministry and mission of love. Still, without a community that inspires the subject matter and provides...