Are we there yet? That’s usually the question from the backseat on a road trip, and occurs ever other mile, performed by nagging kiddos. I’m not one of the sharpest knives in the drawer, but I do pay attention to my surroundings. I have seen a decline in consumer confidence and a resistance to spending…
The Vulnerability Challenge
People are often afraid to open up because vulnerability feels risky. Opening up means revealing personal thoughts, emotions, or experiences, which can expose someone to judgment, rejection, or misunderstanding. Here are the key reasons why people hold back: 🧠 1. Fear of Judgment 💔 2. Fear of Rejection or Abandonment 🧱 3. Trust Issues 😶…
Do You Understand This?
The internal battle every believer faces between knowing what is right and still doing what is wrong, is real. I looked up the scripture that the Apostle Paul penned in Romans 7:15-20 outlined below: 15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I…
What is the Significance of Blogs Today
In a fast-changing digital world, one might ask, what is the significance of blogs today? With the rise of social media, short-form content, and AI-generated material, blogging might seem like an old-fashioned pursuit. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Blogs are more vital than ever—serving as personal outlets, business engines, educational platforms, and…
Ask Yourself: Is My Hobby a Business?
The dictionary states that a “hobby is an activity done regularly in one’s time for pleasure“. So, doing puzzles could be considered a hobby. Restoring an old car could be considered a hobby too. But what if your hobby is something that turns into a sale, is it still a hobby? If your hobby allowed…
Have You Considered Counting The Cost
Counting the Cost: What It Really Means to Follow Jesus Scripture: Luke 14:28–30 (NIV) “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it,…
What Does Evergreen Content Look Like?
I started the Jubber Journal back in 2005. I was contemplating doing a deep clean on the content, and as I looked through the archives, I noticed a lot of silly, interesting, quirky posts, but hidden in all of it, there’s also some pretty decent content. I also figured this out: 1. Content Gets Outdated…
Why Was Man Created OnThe Sixth Day?
I started reading the bible from Genesis chapter 1, and found this interesting. According to the Bible, specifically the book of Genesis, man was created on the sixth day of creation. Here’s how it unfolds: Genesis 1:26–31 (NIV)Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness…”…So God created mankind in his…
Are You Being Intentional With Your Life?
A word that has been surfacing a lot lately is: Intentionality. It would be a broad stroke, if not defined correctly. For the purpose of this post, I’m going to expand a little on what intentionality means to me as a Christian. I can choose to go through life just bumbling along, and hoping for…
My Thoughts on Tariffs: A Double-Edged Sword
Tariffs have always been a hot topic in global trade, and for good reason—they can either protect or pressure, depending on which side you’re on. Personally, I see tariffs as a double-edged sword. On one hand, they can help protect local industries, encouraging people to buy domestically and giving small and medium-sized businesses a chance…