If you’ve ever failed or fallen, been knocked down by circumstances or people, suffered from loss or brokenness, you’re not alone. In fact, the question is not if you will ever experience such things, the question is when, or even how often? Here are four things that can help a person who has fallen get back up again….…

Sometimes it seems the world is closing in on you. You may feel helpless as it seems there is nothing you can do. Your anxiety and stress level are playing havoc with your emotions. And you wonder how to deal with it all. This devotional provides four things you can do to have a sense of personal peace in this troubled world. johnelzinga.com…

A day comes, a day goes, a life comes, and a life goes. The stark reality of the fleetingness of life gives us a choice: are we going to just let life happen to us or are we going to live life on purpose? This meditation will walk us through how to be intentional in every thing we do—that is, every organization, every church and every individual. B…

Pride is an element that plagues most of us, but especially the more successful one is. And there is one element behind pride that prevents many from shedding it from their life, it’s called denial. The good news is that there is a way to be more assured pride doesn’t dominate us. This devotional reveals a four-step process that will help do that.…

The key to “rejoicing always” is imbedded in the next two verses. It is about perspective, and being realistic about our mortality. When your perspective is that “every day is a gift” you will then be able to say, “It’s a Great Day to Serve the Lord!By John Elzinga

This devotional is special. It is special because of the way I “found” the key Scripture. It is special because it was my Father’s Day verse. And for all parents this Scripture will provide insight as to what it means to be a fortress and refuge for your children. Enjoy!By John Elzinga

In the world of work, career, leadership and the striving for success we often confuse these two concepts. One can be healthy while the other is like a degenerative disease constantly tearing down either ourselves or others. There is a better way. john@johnelzinga.comBy John Elzinga

Almost all addictions are bad, destructive, and something in which we need help and healing. However, there is one good addiction that will change your life for the better, and it is grounded in faith. Find out what it is here.By John Elzinga

People search for it, seek it, desire it, and yet so many cannot find it. Granted, there is some confusion about what it is, but one thing is for sure, once you find it you will have meaning and purpose in everything you do.By John Elzinga

There is an unknown (or at least, not talked about) connection between the comfort we seek in our various trials and challenges of life. It centers around what or Who we put our faith and trust in. If we get this wrong, we will never get the comfort we seek that will “get us through” the hard times.By John Elzinga

Have you ever considered the investments you may be making in your emotional and attitudinal framework? What you store up in your emotional bank determines how you feel and interact with others. This devotional addresses what we “store up” in our hearts toward others.By John Elzinga

Today, the world is filled with a lot of hate. Hate that’s been building and feeding upon itself Where does all this come from? From the heart. And what you invest your emotional time on is what is stored up on our hearts.By John Elzinga

So many unintentionally drift away from “their first love.” It’s usually a slow process that is proceeded by no longer engaging in “little” things, like going to church, fellowshipping with other believers, and no longer praying before meals. Little by little, inch by inch and then one day they realize the love they once had, the passion and vigor …