by James Belt | Nov 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Are you thankful? It is a question most people have been asked, or asked themselves, in one context or another. I would imagine most of us would say, “yes, we are thankful.” We could name things, people, or circumstances for which we are thankful, which is...
by James Belt | Nov 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
I was recently listening to a talk given by Erwin McManus, an author and Lead Pastor of Mosaic in Los Angeles, California. In the talk, McManus explains that how we see the world, and people, will inform the way we experience life. In other words, if we see people as...
by James Belt | Oct 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
“Fear is a Liar.” This is actually the name of a song written by Christian singer and songwriter Zach Williams. So is it? Is fear a liar? The answer lives in the gray. Fear is an important and, at its most basic form, innate human response. The human brain...
by James Belt | Oct 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
In my recent article titled The Ripple Effect, we looked at the far reaching impact a single step can have. Much like a splash in a lake, the ripple it creates can be much larger than the initial action or even intention. In this way, our willingness to take a step...
by James Belt | Sep 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
The ripple effect. Are you familiar with the concept? I would imagine this is not the first time you have heard or seen this small phrase. In case you need a refresher, think about the last time you threw a rock into a pond or even watched a drop of water from faucet...
by James Belt | Sep 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Well, Hope Realized, is officially one year old! It is hard to believe it has been more than a year since the book launch. When you write a book, releasing words and ideas into the world, it is hard to know how it will be received and age. They seem meaningful and...
