Cole Fannin

Most stress doesn’t come from what actually happens to us. It comes from the meaning we attach to it. A look. A tone. A delayed response. A comment that felt off. Something goes wrong and our mind immediately turns inward, asking, “What does this say about me?”  For a lot of people, including myself, it’s incredibly hard not to take life personally. But here’s the truth that slowly changes everything: most of what happens around you has very little to do with you at all. Everyone is busy...

Most people live at the mercy of their mood. If they wake up tired, the day is ruined. If something small goes wrong, their energy drops. If the weather’s bad, the plan feels heavier. What’s strange is how normal this has become. Being in a bad mood requires almost no reason at all. It’s the default setting for a lot of people. That’s the part no one questions. Think about how easy it is to slip into a bad mood. You didn’t sleep perfectly. Traffic was annoying. Someone said something slightly...

The First Step is Always the Hardest Verse:   “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God...