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John Silkauskas

John Silkauskas is the executive director of JSM, author of various ebooks, creator of several audio courses, and the creator of “Seconds with Silk” an inspiring video blog dealing with Life, Love, Leadership & Relationships. He serves as one of the pastors of a growing church in Clearwater, Florida. He is a sought after speaker and has a passion to reach people with the life transforming love of God! He shares practical truth in relevant and creative ways and desires to encourage, equip and empower others to create a life they love. He and his wife Emily have been married for ten years and have four sons and one daughter. He loves dating his wife, playing with his children and going on adventures with his family.

Posted on Monday, September 24, 2018

The real problem of the Christian life

comes where people do not usually look for it

In Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis wrote:

…the real problem of the Christian life comes where people do not usually look for it. It comes the very moment you wake up each morning. All your wishes and hopes for the day rush at you like wild animals. And the first job each morning consists simply in shoving them all back; in listening to that other voice, taking that other point of view, letting that other larger, stronger, quieter life come flowing in. And so on, all day. Standing back from all your natural fussings and frettings; coming in out of the wind.

Posted on Thursday, August 23, 2018

Finding JOY in SURRENDER

Often times God calls us to go places and do things that if we’re honest with ourselves are very challenging – even difficult. But on the other side of our YES is great reward! There is abundant joy in obedience! So while things may look or seem difficult now keep following God’s lead, say YES to Him in both the big and the small things and as you surrender and follow His lead you’ll also experience great joy and see some of God’s amazing promises fulfilled before your very eyes! Be encouraged friends! God is with you!

Posted on Wednesday, August 1, 2018

How To Discover More of God’s Plan For Your Life

“How To Discover More of God’s Plan For Your Life” this is something I often sought after! And I don’t think I’m alone! As Christ followers we want to follow! We want to seek out what exactly God has for us. Well here is something that has helped me discover more of His plan for every season of my life.

Posted on Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Effects Of Stress And How To Deal With Them

Stress Can Effect Our Physical Health, Mood & Behavior

According to a recent study done by the Mayo Clinic stress can negatively impact many facets of our physical health, mood & behavior! Here are some of the effects stress can have on us:

Posted on Monday, July 16, 2018

Encouragement!

How God works through faith and perseverance.

Creating a life you love – the kind of life that God intended you to live – takes both FAITH and PERSEVERANCE! Here’s a “minute message” filled with encouragement to start your week!