Reshaping the View from the Foxhole We’ve talked about the mechanics of the mind, but today we’re digging into the foundation: your mindset. It’s the default setting of your brain. When that setting is skewed, everything—your world, your self-image, even your walk with God—feels off-kilter. But when you let the Creator recalibrate your perspective, you … Read more
War for Your Mind Stress isn’t just a byproduct of your circumstances. It’s often a result of the garbage we let take up residence in our heads. If you aren’t careful, your own thoughts will become your worst enemy, replaying failures and inventing “what-if” nightmares until you’re paralyzed. But you don’t have to be a … Read more
Trading Chaos for Clarity Stress isn’t just a feeling; it’s a parasite. It starts as a small thought, feeds on your fears, and eventually takes over the driver’s seat of your mind. Before you know it, you’re spiraling. But there is a way to kill the engine on that cycle. It starts with a fundamental … Read more
Kitchen and Compass PIVOTING FOR PIZZA Parking lots shouldn’t dictate your dinner, but sometimes the universe forces a course correction. We aimed for Pecan Craft Kitchen in Fruit Cove, but the parking situation was a disaster. No sense fighting for a spot when you’re hungry. We pivoted and landed at Simone’s Wood Fired Craft Kitchen. … Read more
Focus in the Chaos Anxiety is a thief. It scatters your thoughts and drags you in a thousand directions, trying to make you forget what actually matters. When you’re trapped in that loop of worst-case scenarios, the noise becomes a cage. But we weren’t built to live overwhelmed. Prioritize the Right Things Most of our … Read more
Killing the Anxiety Cycle Anxiety is a relentless loop. It starts with one small “what if” and spirals until you’re buried under a mountain of worry. It doesn’t just mess with your head; it eats at your relationships and builds a wall between you and the Lord. Breaking that cycle isn’t a walk in the … Read more
St. Augustine Day Trip St. Augustine Day Trip Wandering the coast. The world is loud, but the coast has a way of leveling things out. Christy and I loaded up for a day trip to St. Augustine. No complex spreadsheets or tourist traps. Just the road and the salt air. The Afternoon Grind We spent … Read more
Fresh Air and Better Fish: The Grouper Shack If you’re wandering through St. Augustine and want a break from the tourist traps, find your way to the Grouper Shack. It’s the kind of spot where the view is as honest as the food. No fluff, just a deck, a breeze, and a menu that doesn’t … Read more
THE WAITING ROOM Waiting isn’t a holding pattern. It’s not sitting on a plastic chair in a lobby, checking your watch and huffing at the ceiling. Most of us treat delay like a prison sentence. We endure it. We grit our teeth and hope it ends soon so “real life” can start again. That’s a … Read more
Life gets loud. Sometimes you need a place where the instructions are simple and the coffee is hot. We found ourselves at IKEA today, navigating the maze of flat-pack furniture and Swedish design. It wasn’t about the bookshelves or the lighting fixtures. It was about the meatballs. The Plate There is a strange, quiet comfort … Read more
