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Bring the Flow
October 13, 2014
My first journal entry in 2004 was a single word: FLOW. Not just written on the page, but etched in bubble letters about 3/4 of an inch tall. The letters are heavily outlined, surrounded by a...
FOR PASTORS & LEADERS
September 24, 2014
Join us on October 23! In almost any performance review or job interview, you will be asked, “What do you see yourself doing in 5 years?” Or perhaps, “What are your 12...
ASSESSING IMPACT
December 19, 2013
You chose your word for a reason. If you have kept your word in front of you this year, you probably recall those initial reasons for choosing it. I can look back at my journal and see mine...
For Pastors & Church Leaders
October 7, 2013
Everyone in your church is hoping to change. Each January, in particular, we’re all thinking about it. The promise of God is that He can and will change us. He’s faithful to complete the work...
Remaining Hope-fueled
October 2, 2013
Are you optimistic that you will see change in your life via your one word project? Here is why you want to remain optimistic … In Martin Seligman’s twenty-two year study at the...
Pointed Questions
September 6, 2013
My Word for 2013 is SHAPE. It has been quite a journey with this word so far this year. I have enjoyed it, and loathed it. I’ve prayed about it, journaled about it, and...
Surrender and RELEASE
September 3, 2013
We received this letter from Crystal about her journey with her one word this year. We’re inspireD! Send us your story at info@myoneword.org. Dear Mike, Rachel & the My One Word...
A Journaling Example
July 17, 2013
We love hearing how people are practicing journaling in their My One Word journey. We received the photo and note below from Martha Myers. Perhaps her method will give you some ideas for writing...
Journal to See
July 8, 2013
Journaling is the most powerful tool I’ve found for paying attention to my heart, and to God’s work in my life. I am convinced that our struggle to see God at work in our lives...
What to fixate on
June 18, 2013
What do you believe about your ability to change, with regards to your one word? Can you really do it? What do you believe about your ability to change with regards to GOD...