4 Keys to Change: How to Deal with Change and Embrace Your Spiritual Journey

October 26, 2022 / Personal Development, Spiritual Development

Everyone experiences change, but not everyone embraces it. There are few things as challenging or inspiring as a period of transition, and the people who thrive in the aftermath of change are those who actively embrace their own spiritual journey. An individual’s spiritual journey is central to their growth as a person. It’s a lifelong […]

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Throwing A Stone: Leaving a Lasting Impact

August 21, 2015 / Ability, Education, Personal Development, Spiritual Development

Hi, my name is Blake Shelley, and I am a speaker, blogger, and author of an upcoming book. For the last 26 years, I have lived with Cerebral Palsy, commonly known as CP. CP is a disorder that affects my muscle movements, but in no way impacts my intellect. The reason I am making this

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Walk BOLDLY by Faith

October 18, 2012 / Spiritual Development

Over the last several months, the word bold has continued to appear in different aspects of my life, primarily regarding ministry and my personal relationship with Christ. Dictionary.com defines bold as not hesitating, having courage, and being daring. As I have meditated on this word, it has been in the context of acting boldly out

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The Light unto my Path: Part 2 – “Nineveh to Capernaum”

June 12, 2012 / Ability, Spiritual Development

As you can imagine, when you have a disability, you get several different responses when interacting in any given social situation. To tweak the words of Tom Hanks in Forest Gump, “Talking with people is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get!” Sometimes people hold a normal conversation, others assume the

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Born with Challenges

May 21, 2012 / Ability, Spiritual Development

Before I continue my two part post, I find it crucial to explain some of the challenges that I have faced over the last 23 years. As you read this, I ask that you not take pity on me or feel bad. For the purpose of writing this is to glorify God and help you better

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The Light unto my Path: Part 1 – “Bible college, really?!”

May 18, 2012 / Spiritual Development

Now, it’s been years since I’ve even attempted to blog but as I grow into the man God created me to be, I find it important to document my journey. Looking back, my previous blogs were about petty things, such as high school drama (in other words, who my current crush was). This not what I want for this

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Body Language

October 20, 2010 / Spiritual Development

Good afternoon! Before we dive into the Scripture for today, I would like to share with you a story from Irv Brendlinger’s book, The Call to Authenticity. In this book, Irv tells a story by Philip Yancy about his friend Carolyn. “I have a bright, talented, and very funny friend in Seattle named Carolyn Martin.

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