https://youtu.be/8hkLUk635t0?si=2gjIyQFO4qhQeyoy. Here’s a video inviting you to a 40 day observation of Lent. Continue Reading
Author Archives: Dr. Mike Courtney
July 3
It’s been a while since I have written a full-on blog. MondayMatters and Facebook posts have taken the place of my writing. I need to do better. Not because I have such important things to say but because I need the discipline and the release of writing. I think I will. Most of my blogs… Continue Reading
2/10/25 MondayMatters: The Facebook Passage
https://youtu.be/6xLscLeL25M?si=FXYO2yQU9224TR8Z After the video: Of all the places in culture that we who call ourselves Christ-followers but fall short of living out His example, Facebook has to lead the way. There is something about the perceived anonymity that seems to give us permission to say and act in ways we never would in person. And… Continue Reading
1/13/25 MondayMatters: God’s Attachment Style
Here’s the video https://youtu.be/O5nLSvuvtMg What do we mean when we talk about the love of God? How can we be sure that He loves us when we are so often unlovable? Here is a quick look at Attachment Theory and how I can draw from that a better understanding of the amazing love of God for… Continue Reading
1/7/25 MondayMatters: Desire What You Desire
Here’s the video https://youtu.be/I_hSAFyzsxg?si=2D9OckFRxhgta8i5 Psalm 37:4 says, “Delight in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.” I don’t think God gives us everything we want. I think He helps us to want what He wants. That is my desire for 2025, to desire what God desires for me to desire.… Continue Reading
12/16/24 MondayMatters: Meditation
https://youtu.be/TT2sNpgj2wo?si=KdSnJ4jI5oHbj71V Watch the video above. Then…We are building a foundation for a terrific 2025. Start some things now that will foster momentum for significant spiritual growth. We have talked about Bible reading, consistent prayer, and today, meditation/journalling. The discipline of quietness, centering, meditating is a vital as the other two for discipleship. Here are 4… Continue Reading
50 Day End-Well and Start-Fast Spiritual Adventure
By the time you’ve read the title the adventure is about over. 😂 I have always worked better, especially when it comes to my personal discipleship, by creating seasons, short bursts of intentionality that help me focus, keep me energized, and give me attainable goals. I also have always tried to step up my game… Continue Reading
Anticipation
One of the iconic voices of my youth was Carly Simon, a folksy balladeer of the late 60’s and early 70’s that took over a generation of listeners with her confessional lyrics and unforgettable choruses. What person of my age doesn’t remember trying to figure out who “You’re So Vain” was directed to (I think… Continue Reading
11/25/24 MondayMatters: Inertia
Momentum is a magnificent word. I believe more things are accomplished because of momentum or not accomplished because of a lack of momentum than anything else. If you desire to have a fantastic 2025 then creating momentum now is crucial. Here is a much too long description of, and invitation to, starting a great 2025… Continue Reading
11/18/24 MondayMatters: When Helping Hurts
Have you ever been caught in one of those situations where your efforts to help were turned against you and everything was worse instead of better? What do you do when your best efforts are misunderstood, rejected, and used as a club to batter you with? It happens to the best of us. Here are… Continue Reading