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a few strings attached
23 Mar 2023

A Few Strings Attached: The Power of Conditional Love

by Rigel J Dawson | posted in: Love | 0

We always talk about how great unconditional love is, and rightly so. It’s amazing to see someone give while asking nothing in return. It’s incredibly heartwarming to watch someone care for another human being with absolutely no strings attached. But … Read More

character, faith, God's love, grace, growth, love, personal growth, spiritual growth, trusting God
Finding the Fruit of the Famine
7 Mar 2023

Finding the Fruit of the Famine

by Rigel J Dawson | posted in: Acceptance | 14

The more you read the Bible, the more it seems like certain themes and events are set to play on a loop. God calling a barren woman like Hannah, Sarah, or Rachel, and then opening her womb as a miracle … Read More

courage, discernment, faith, growth, maturity, purpose, trusting God
Learning to Succeed at Godspeed
23 Feb 2023

Learning to Succeed at Godspeed

by Rigel J Dawson | posted in: Success | 16

The internet is one of the best things to ever happen to humanity. Connection across continents in seconds flat. Shopping from the comfort of your own comforter. Infinite ideas and information just a few keystrokes away. Then again, the internet … Read More

contentment, faith, grace, gratitude, maturity, patience, peace, perseverance, persistence, success
Does It Pass the Eulogy Test
30 Jan 2021

Does It Pass the Eulogy Test?

by Rigel J Dawson | posted in: Purpose | 7

So much to do, so little time. So much to chase and accomplish and attain. With everything the world sets before us, it’s no wonder that one of the greatest struggles we all have in common is prioritizing. What should … Read More

contentment, love, meaning of life, priorities, significance, spiritual growth
Giving People Permission To Be Themselves
8 Jan 2021

Giving People Permission To Be Themselves

by Rigel J Dawson | posted in: Acceptance | 11

Learn to deal with people for who they are, not who you want them to be. Life gets a lot easier when you stop expecting apple juice from oranges. For one thing, you’ll have the peace that comes from embracing … Read More

authenticity, integrity, love, patience, personal growth, relationships, tolerance, wisdom
Failing: It's Just What I Do
14 Dec 2020

It’s Just What I Do: Failing, But Not A Failure

by Rigel J Dawson | posted in: Success | 5

Failure is an infection. Once you let it settle in to who you are, it starts to spread to every part of what you do. A “can’t do” mentality never stays where it started. It might begin with being cut … Read More

failure, humility, personal growth, redemption, self love, wisdom
When "Helping" is Only Heaping On
24 Nov 2020

When “Helping” Is Only Heaping On

by Rigel J Dawson | posted in: Love | 8

Most people really do want to help. They’re sincere about trying to ease others’ pain or give them a boost over the hurdle. But despite our best intentions, some of the things we say and do out of ignorance only … Read More

encouragement, healing, mental health, personal growth, relationships, understanding
But You Said You Would
10 Nov 2020

“But You Said You Would!” The Weight of a Father’s Word

by Rigel J Dawson | posted in: Faith | 7

When it comes to children, I’m learning a valuable lesson: don’t say it if you don’t mean it. If you even partially agree to it with just a passing “maybe,” they’re going to take it as a promise. And if … Read More

faith, faithfulness, God's love, God's power, grace, trusting God
Put the Baby in the Basket
14 Oct 2020

Knowing When To Put the Baby in the Basket

by Rigel J Dawson | posted in: Faith | 2

Kenny Rogers famously sang, “You got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em, know when to walk away, and know when to run.” In kingdom vernacular, this is called discernment. It’s something we need way more … Read More

discernment, faith, trusting God, wisdom
idea that gives you insomnia
9 Sep 2020

The Idea That Gives You Insomnia

by Rigel J Dawson | posted in: Purpose | 9

What keeps you up at night? I don’t mean in a stressed out, worried sort of way. I’m talking about in an excited, hopeful kind of way. Like “the light bulb’s on and it won’t go off” sort of way. … Read More

dreams, faith, Holy Spirit, responsibility, spiritual growth
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Recent Blog Posts

  • a few strings attached A Few Strings Attached: The Power of Conditional Love March 23, 2023
  • Finding the Fruit of the Famine Finding the Fruit of the Famine March 7, 2023
  • Learning to Succeed at Godspeed Learning to Succeed at Godspeed February 23, 2023

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