All Things New with Jeff Ackenback

We live in a world where many people feel like the ends justify the means, even if it comes at the cost of other people.  Sometimes, there are even negative consequences to doing the right thing, whi…

Everyone feels like the central character in their own story, because we all see things, literally, from a first person point of view.  However, there's a huge difference between being the central ch…

Unconditionally love everyone.

How you feel is how you feel, and what makes you sad makes you sad.  Don't let anyone shame you for grieving or rush you, but always be willing to accept love, help, and doing what you can to take th…

We all have worries, stresses, things that seem to constantly eat away at our mind throughout the day.  There's no way around having them, but it is possible to learn to handle them better, to seek h…

We all feel pressure from temptation, but sometimes even moreso from our peers.  It's important to remember two things: 1. If/when you mess up or give in, that doesn't end your life.  Learn from it a…

Often when we feel doubt, whether it's in our faith, ourselves, or something else entirely, we feel shame or even pull away from whatever it is "until we are better."  But in doubt, we have a chance …

No matter what people say, no matter what obstacles you face, don't give up.  Have hope and look for the way forward, accepting help along the way.

Everyone get's angry sometimes.  The key, though, is understanding why, working on it, taking the time and effort to not bottle things up...and doing our best to move forward in peace with everyone w…

The road back is never without opposition or danger or problems...whether they're from our own making or not.  When we are recovering from grief, starting a new life, or returning from an exile...the…

Often, we are told (or tell others) how, when, and how long to grieve...but it's something that is different for everyone and every situation.  More than that, it's an important time to come to terms…

As much as I wish I could say otherwise, you WILL face tragedies, defeats, failures, and heartache along the way.  However, hitting "rock bottom" is not an end, but a chance at a new beginning.  It m…

Even after witnessing so many amazing miracles of God, the Israelites still turned from Him when it became too hard to wait.  In our own lives, we often live in an "out of sight, out of mind" way, to…

We each have a limited amount of time on this earth, but more than that we have a limited amount of time in other people's lives.  Since we don't know when either of those "times" are up, we should a…

We often feel like what others receive (or even have) diminishes what we already have...but that's not the case at all.  Instead of focusing so much on the lives of others, focus on how you can be mo…

Forgiveness is a difficult concept for most of us, because we tie it so closely to "forgive and forget" and "you have to earn it." Forgiveness, though, means that you are letting yourself off the hoo…

The thing most missing in the world, not just today but throughout time, is often the ability to put ourselves in other people's shoes.  It's vital that we treat others as we'd want to be treated, to…

God loves everyone, regardless of race, belief, sex, etc....everyone.  And nothing can ever separate any of us from that love.  For those of us who accept it, who believe and follow Jesus, it's vital…

Simply put, be the change you want to see in the world.  (Pretty sure I made that up...so...don't google it)

You will mess up at some point.  This isn't an excuse so you can go do whatever you want, but a truth that none of us are perfect.  So the question becomes...who are you after you mess up?