The next time someone insults you, gives you a dirty look, talks badly about you behind your back…put it in your pocket and keep it. Use those instances to fuel your fire to achieve your dreams or become who you were meant to be. As they say “haters gonna hate,” so you might as well … Continue reading →

My story is messy, dark, beautiful and full of redemptive light that has helped me to understand who I am and who I am not. In my story I have found that I can no longer hold my life together with the duct tape of my failures, but with the love of Christ I have … Continue reading →

(Guest post today from Tiffany Elise Payne! If you are interested in writing a guest post for blaynejohn.com, find out how here.) Tis the season for pumpkin spice lattes, snow, mistletoe, and love. Long gone is the summer fling; say hello to boys in flannel button-ups. As the temperatures continue to drop, more and more men … Continue reading →

“I’m so sorry.” …Words that I will never say again to a friend or acquaintance when I find out they have lost a loved one. Instead I’ve come to the conclusion that the most comforting phrase in that moment is “That sucks. That really sucks. If you need a shoulder to cry on, let me … Continue reading →

Writing about the importance of giving thanks and praise to God the day after Thanksgiving…important, but predictable. Instead, a post that highlights the communion fouls that occur most often during the communion portion of a church service seems more fun. Next time you are at communion look for these often misguided communion takers and offenses … Continue reading →

There are those on the outside looking in, left out on the fringe. It’s hard to see them when you are comfortably inside the circle. It takes the intention to look beyond the inner circle and see what sits on the outside. Sometimes it means moving outside of your comfort zone to reach out a … Continue reading →

You can change the world…Have you ever really taken the time to ponder that thought? God has placed a dream inside of you that can change the world and it is up to you to take action and bring it to life. So dare to dream big, but most importantly start. Don’t wait for something … Continue reading →

(In response to last week’s post “Authenticity,” a guest post from Rachel Reese. You can follow her on Twitter. If you are interested in writing a guest post for blaynejohn.com, find out how here.) Caught Up in “Suburbia” – by Rachel Reese When thinking about a cozy home, I find I often want mine to be full of “charm.” The … Continue reading →