What is it that you wish you had more of? More vacation time? More square footage? A few more zeroes in your retirement
account? This question is pretty easy to answer because all of us, regardless of our financial situation, know what it feels like to want more. But why? Why do we always crave more? Even when we do get what we want, there always seems to be something else on the horizon that we want more of. The reality is, more is an appetite. Every time we want more, and every time we get more, it leads us to wanting more, and so our appetite grows. While this cycle may not seem harmful at first, it can ultimately keep us dissatisfied and make us miserable. But there is one proven way to combat this kind of dissatisfaction: Give more.
Although it’s counter-intuitive, the truth is that giving satisfies us more than getting ever will. This week, we’ll look to Proverbs and discover how giving can lead us to contentment. As we do, we might just realize that a person who gives is a person who wins.
FOR THE WIN - Week 3
February 4, 2024 • Trevor Harrison
When was the last time your car ran out of gas? Maybe it was last week when you got too busy and forgot to keep an eye on the tank. Or maybe it was when you were a teenager and were too broke to pay for gas. Either way, chances are it was a pain. When our cars give out on the side of the road, it’s never convenient and it always takes more work to fix than it would have to just stop and refuel. And the same is true in other areas of our lives. Our bodies and minds have a fixed amount of energy and while it’s possible to “run on fumes” for a little while, it will eventually leave us broken down on the side of the road. But what can we do? Jobs won’t wait. Children still have needs. Life, despite our best efforts, is still fast paced. Thankfully, the famous King Solomon has some wise words to help us win at life even when we feel like we’re running on empty. And while his advice isn’t easy, it sets us up for a better life and a better life story than we could have ever imagined.
FOR THE WIN - Week 2
January 28, 2024 • Trevor Harrison
According to studies, only 8% of people actually keep their New Year’s resolutions. To the majority of us who have never kept a resolution past January, this statistic is no surprise. But have you ever wondered why it can be so difficult to follow through on our goals? Maybe we want to start exercising, start a new diet, or start reading our Bible in the morning. Whatever our goals may be, there almost always seems to be something that keeps us from accomplishing them. There are obstacles standing in our way. The truth is, obstacles are inevitable. But that doesn’t mean we can’t overcome them. This week, we’re going to take another look at Proverbs. Through the wise words of King Solomon, we’ll discover that the key to accomplishing our goals may be as simple as taking one step at a time. If you’ve ever set goals but failed to follow through, this week may be the first step in setting your future plans up for win.
FOR THE WIN - Week 1
January 21, 2024 • Trevor Harrison
We all want to win in our relationships. But if we’re being honest, relationships are not always easy. Relationships with spouses, friends, co-workers, kids, and grandkids all come with their own unique set of challenges. And sometimes those challenges can lead our relationships into turmoil. In a sense, relationships are a lot like rivers. They can be easygoing and calm one moment and then rushing rapids the next. But just as skilled rafters learn to steer around rapids, we can learn to navigate the relational rapids around us. This week we’ll take a look at the ways we’re contributing to the turmoil in our relationships. As we do, we’ll discover that changing how we respond to relational conflict is the key to navigating the rapids we encounter. And when we implement the wisdom we’ll find in Proverbs about a gentle answer, we’re setting ourselves up to win in our relationships.
