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BE. REAL. OVER/ALL.

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken.

— Oscar Wilde.

YER. Here we are, the beginning of my technological journal. Here you will find what I am passionate about. My views on life and various other topics. A lot of this will probably be me venting about how cruel our country has become, but, we will get to that. I hope to provide quality content, knowledge and guidance. If I can help in any way please reach out. If you are an addict please talk to someone. WE DO RECOVER AND NOT EVERYONE SHARES THE SAME ROAD TO RECOVERY!!!!!

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Kill Your Ego: A Christian Man’s Guide to Humility and Growth

One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.

Proverbs 29:23

Ego feels like guidance.

It shows up like instinct—the internal voice telling you how to respond, how to react, and how to carry yourself in every situation.

But ego is a liar.

It tells you to take offense when correction is meant to grow you.
It convinces you to shift blame instead of taking responsibility.
It pushes you to defend your image rather than confront your flaws.

Ego feels natural because it is immediate.
It is the first reaction. The unfiltered response. The voice of the flesh.

But what is natural is not always right.

A man who moves without thinking, reacts without restraint, and speaks without humility will always find himself in places he was never meant to be.

Ego elevates self.
God calls us to lower ourselves.

Ego seeks recognition.
God develops character.

Ego demands to be seen.
God works in the unseen.

You cannot walk in humility while holding onto pride.
There is no room for ego in a surrendered life.

Scripture calls us to take every thought captive—not follow every thought that comes to mind. Not every reaction deserves action.

If you want to grow, you must learn to pause.
If you want to lead, you must learn to humble yourself.
If you want to be transformed, your ego has to die.

Because pride will bring you low…
But humility is what positions you for honor.

DAILY CHALLENGE

CHECK YOUR EGO BEFORE YOU REACT.

Today, when you feel the urge to defend yourself, take offense, or shift blame—pause. Ask yourself: Is this humility or ego? Choose humility, even when it’s uncomfortable.

DAILY PRAYER

Lord, strip away every part of me that seeks pride over purpose. Teach me to reject my ego and embrace humility. Help me pause before I react, think before I speak, and seek Your guidance above my own understanding. Shape my heart to reflect Your character so I can walk in obedience and lead with integrity. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God Bless! 🙏🏿✌🏿💙💪🏿

Coach Corey

Grow Through What You Go Through: A Christian Man’s Call to Endurance

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

James 1:2-4

In the middle of life’s battles, we want out. We pray for escape. We ask God to remove the pressure, fix the situation, and make the struggle disappear. But rarely do we ask for strength to endure it…or wisdom to grow through it. We don’t want to fight—we want relief. It’s easier to ask God to provide the outcome than to prepare us for the process. We don’t want to learn how to fish—we just want to be fed.

But there’s no growth in that.

Growth is forged in the tension.

Every struggle reveals something in us.

Every loss carries a lesson.

Every battle exposes where we need to be strengthened.

God could flip the situation instantly—nothing is too hard for Him. But if He always removed the battle, what would we actually learn? What happens the next time adversity shows up? If we’re never stretched, we remain dependent on rescue instead of being developed through refinement.

And without ever being lost…how would we truly understand what it means to be found?

The fight is exhausting. Some days you feel worn down, discouraged, and ready to quit. But don’t miss this: Without the battle, there is no victory.

What you’re going through isn’t pointless—it’s producing something in you.

Endurance. Character. Hope.

God isn’t just trying to get you out of something.

He’s trying to build something within you.

DAILY CHALLENGE

STOP ASKING FOR ESCAPE—START ASKING FOR STRENGTH.

The next time you face a struggle, don’t pray for it to disappear. Pray for endurance, wisdom, and growth through it.

DAILY PRAYER

Lord, give me the strength to endure what I would rather escape. Build my character through every challenge I face. Help me trust that every battle has purpose and that You are using it to shape me into who You’ve called me to be. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God Bless! 🙏🏿✌🏿💙💪🏿

Coach Corey

Don’t Worry. God Provides

Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?

Matthew 6:26-27

What are you worried about?

Why are you anxious?

When your car broke down, didn’t God still get you where you needed to go?
When you were short on rent, didn’t God provide?
When you lost that job, didn’t He open another door?

Your life is proof that God has always come through. So what makes this situation any different? Life is going to apply pressure. Situations will show up that feel bigger than you. Problems will hit that you can’t solve on your own. But here’s the truth—you were never meant to handle it on your own.

God is your ever-present help.

He sees solutions you can’t see. He makes ways you can’t comprehend. This is the same God who formed man from dust, parted the Red Sea, and defeated death. Nothing is too hard for God. The Israelites didn’t think freedom was possible either—but God proved them wrong. And He’ll prove it again in your life. Anxiety will try to speak louder than your faith. Worry will try to pull your focus off of God’s track record. But when that happens, remember your testimony.

Remember the times God showed up.
Remember the doors He opened.
Remember the peace He gave you in chaos.

God didn’t change.

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

So if He did it before… He’ll do it again.

Stop rehearsing your problems—and start remembering your Provider!

DAILY CHALLENGE

REPLACE WORRY WITH REMEMBRANCE.

Today, when anxiety tries to take control, pause and write down three times God came through for you. Let your past testimonies fuel your present faith.

DAILY PRAYER

God, life can feel overwhelming. Every day brings new pressures and opportunities to worry, but my testimony proves that You have always been faithful. When anxiety tries to take over, remind me of every time You have come through for me. Shift my focus from my problems to Your power. You provide for the birds, and I know You will provide for me. Thank You for Your love, Your provision, and Your faithfulness. I choose to trust You fully. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God Bless! 🙏🏿✌🏿💙💪🏿

Coach Corey

Choose Gratitude

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

1 Thessalonians 5:16–18

Negative things happen. And if we’re being real, they’re going to keep happening. Bad days. Conflict. Financial pressure. Unexpected setbacks. None of it is predictable…but all of it is guaranteed at some point. So the real question isn’t if hardship will come. The question is: What will you focus on when it does?

Most people default to negativity.

Why? Because it’s loud. It’s urgent. It demands attention.

Pain has a way of planting itself in the front of your mind—replaying the moment, magnifying the problem, and draining your perspective. If you’re not intentional, negativity becomes your lens…and before long, it becomes your identity. But Scripture gives us a different command—one that goes against our natural response:

Rejoice. Pray. Give thanks. Always.

Not when life is easy. Not when things make sense. In all circumstances. That means even in the struggle, God is still working. Even in the pressure, God is still providing. Even in the confusion, God is still guiding.

Every hardship carries a lesson.

Every challenge builds something in you.

Every situation—no matter how painful—contains something you can thank God for.

But here’s the truth, most people don’t want to accept.

Gratitude is a choice.

And it’s not always easy. You have to fight for it. You have to choose it when your emotions say otherwise. You have to train your mind to look for what God is doing…instead of obsessing over what’s going wrong. Because when you shift your focus, you shift your perspective. And when your perspective shifts, your life follows.

Negativity will always be available.

But so is gratitude.

The choice is yours.

DAILY CHALLENGE

Choose gratitude before you choose reaction.

Today, when something frustrating, stressful, or negative happens:

Pause immediately
Identify 3 things you can thank God for in that moment
Speak them out loud or write them down

Train your mind to see God before you see the problem.

DAILY PRAYER

Heavenly Father, hardship hurts. Challenges can feel overwhelming, and pain can easily take over my perspective. But Lord, I know that even in the middle of difficulty, You are still present, still working, and still providing. Help me choose gratitude when negativity feels easier. Help me fix my mind on what You’ve done, not just what I’m going through. Remind me that every situation carries purpose, and every challenge is an opportunity to grow. Thank You for Your provision, Your protection, and Your faithfulness—even when I don’t immediately see it. I trust You, Lord. In all circumstances. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God Bless! 🙏🏿✌🏿💙💪🏿

Coach Corey

Trust the Guide

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6

“I know where I’m going.” “Are you sure?” his wife asks. “It seems like we are lost.”
“We are not lost. I am just looking for a landmark so I can get my bearings,” the husband replies.

Life often feels like that.

We move forward without clear direction, convincing ourselves we’re in control. But wrong turns have consequences. Bad decisions can lead us into places that take years to recover from. And the hardest part?

Our ego won’t let us admit we’re lost. Instead of asking for direction, we double down. Instead of surrendering, we keep driving. But the truth is simple: we were never meant to navigate life on our own.

God is our guide.

He created the path to our purpose. He knows every turn, every obstacle, and every step required to get us where we’re called to be. But His guidance requires something most men struggle with: Humility.

When we lean on our own understanding, we rely on limited vision.
When we trust God, we walk in divine direction. Your surroundings may feel familiar. Your choices may seem safe. But without God leading you, you are still off course.

Lean not on your own understanding.
Trust that God’s plan is perfect—even when it doesn’t make sense.

Because He doesn’t just know where you’re going…

He knows how to get you there.

Daily Challenge

SURRENDER THE WHEEL

Identify one area of your life where you’ve been relying on your own understanding (relationships, career, habits, leadership, etc.).

Write it down.
Pray over it.
Then take one action today that aligns with God’s direction—not your comfort.

👉 If you’ve been avoiding His guidance, today is the day you stop navigating blind.

Daily Prayer

Lord, I often think my plan is solid and that I know where I’m going—only to find myself lost. I don’t want to follow the path of this world. I don’t want to be led by distractions, pride, or temptation. Guide me in Your ways, Lord. Help me deny my flesh, silence my ego, carry my cross, and follow You. Thank You for the purpose You’ve placed on my life. I trust You to lead me in righteousness, peace, and truth. Be my guide. Direct my steps. Strengthen my obedience. All glory, honor, and praise belong to You alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God Bless! 🙏🏿✌🏿💙💪🏿

Coach Corey

Growth vs Change

The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field. It is the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown it is larger than all the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.

Matthew 13:31–32 (ESV)

Growth is not the same as change. Change is temporary—it wears a mask and adjusts behavior just enough to survive a moment. But growth transforms you from the inside out.

Growth is the application of truth—obedience lived out daily as you become who God designed you to be.

A car can’t grow new tires; it has to change them. But a tree doesn’t change—it grows. In one season, it’s full of life. In another, it’s stripped bare. And if you don’t understand the process, you’ll assume something is wrong.

But nothing is wrong—it’s growing.

There will be seasons where your life looks empty—no fruit, no visible progress, no movement. But beneath the surface, God is developing roots. What looks like stillness is actually preparation.

And when the season shifts, growth becomes undeniable. Buds appear. Flowers bloom. What was once hidden is now visible.

The mustard seed didn’t try to become something else to survive. It didn’t adjust its identity to match its environment. It grew into what God designed it to be—and because it grew, it became strong enough to support others.

Change tries to fit in.
Growth fulfills purpose.

Relapse lives in change.
Freedom lives in growth.

You don’t need to change to match your environment. You need to grow into your identity. God didn’t call you to blend in—He called you to become.

Daily Challenge

Stop managing appearances. Start pursuing growth.

Identify one area where you’ve been trying to change instead of grow. Then take one intentional step today that aligns with who God is calling you to become—not who your environment pressures you to be.

Daily Prayer

Heavenly Father, help me stop chasing temporary change and start pursuing real growth. Develop me from the inside out. Strengthen my roots in Your truth so I can stand firm in every season. Teach me to trust Your process, even when I can’t see progress. Make me into the man You’ve called me to be—steady, fruitful, and able to serve others. In Jesus’ name, amen.

God Bless! 🙏🏿✌🏿💙💪🏿

Coach Corey

Blessed, Abundant, and Prosperous

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:19

Financial gain is not the only form of blessing. Economic increase is not the sole indicator of an abundant life. Culture tells us that prosperity is measured by money, material possessions, popularity, and power—but God defines blessing very differently.

Yes, when our bank account grows, it can be a blessing. But that is not the only way God provides. We often equate abundance with more money, newer gadgets, influence, or recognition. Yet Scripture reminds us that God supplies every need, not just financial ones.

God’s blessings extend far beyond material gain. Every breath we take is a gift. Every day we wake up is provision. Even the hardships we endure often bless us in ways we do not immediately recognize. There are moments when God protects us from things we never even see, redirects us from paths that would have harmed us, and strengthens us through obstacles we never thought we could overcome.

We can have everything the world offers and still lack joy, peace, and fulfillment. Abundance is not about having more things—it is about a life that overflows and impacts others. True abundance produces growth, discipline, obedience, and spiritual maturity. It is not something we hoard or show off; it is something that transforms us and flows through us.

Power and popularity are not the only measures of prosperity. Through Christ, we have victory over sin, strength in trials, and protection in every battle we face. God desires for us to live blessed lives—not merely financially successful ones, but spiritually grounded, joy-filled, and obedient lives rooted in Him.

Do not confine God’s blessing to a bank balance or a follower count. His love, provision, and faithfulness are far greater than money or status. Every day is a blessing. God’s love is abundant, His provision is sufficient, and His promises are everlasting.

Daily Challenge

Redefine what blessing means in your life.

Today, take inventory of the ways God has provided for you beyond money—strength, protection, peace, growth, or deliverance. Thank Him for those unseen blessings, and ask Him to help you trust His provision even when your circumstances do not align with the world’s definition of prosperity.

Daily Prayer

Heavenly Father, the world tells me that blessing and prosperity are measured by money, possessions, and popularity. Help me to see that every day is a gift and that Your provision goes far beyond finances. Thank You for the ways You protect me, strengthen me, and lead me—even when I am unaware. I give You all glory, honor, and praise for all You have done, all You are doing, and all You will do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God Bless! 🙏🏿✌🏿💙💪🏿

Coach Corey

Seek His Heart

And when he had removed him, he raised up David to be their king, of whom he testified and said, ‘I have found in David the son of Jesse a man after my heart, who will do all my will.’

Acts 13:22

Welcome to 2026. A new year brings new opportunities—new doors to open and new paths to walk. Yet, for many, a new beginning also brings uncertainty. Questions arise. Direction feels unclear. We wonder which steps are worth taking and which paths will lead us forward.

Scripture reminds us that God never leads His people astray. When we make seeking God’s heart and God’s will our highest priority, we cannot go wrong. Our own will is flawed. Our hearts are prone to deception. What feels right in the moment can quietly lead us off course. What pleases the flesh often hinders the calling.

David was not chosen because he was perfect. He was chosen because he pursued God’s heart. That is the standard—not comfort, not convenience, not culture—but obedience.

As we step into 2026, there will be moments of discomfort. There will be seasons where obedience feels costly, and direction feels unclear. But we are instructed not to lean on our own understanding. God refines through fire. He humbles through hardship. He shapes His people through surrender.

God was faithful in 2025. He sustained you through every storm, carried you over every mountain, and preserved you through trials you never thought you would survive. If He did not forsake you then, He will not abandon you now.

This year, seek God’s heart. Pursue His will. Trust that He is still in control—and that He will always turn pain into purpose and tragedy into triumph.

Daily Challenge

Seek God’s heart before you chase results.

Before making decisions this year—big or small—pause and ask: Does this align with God’s will or just my comfort? Commit to obedience even when it stretches you. Write down one area of your life where you need to surrender control and intentionally invite God to lead.

Daily Prayer

Heavenly Father, a new year can bring uncertainty and anxiety. Help me seek Your heart and Your will above my own. When life starts lifing, remind me of every storm You carried me through in 2025 and every mountain You helped me climb. Thank You for what You have done, what You are doing, and what You will do. All glory, honor, and praise belong to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God Bless! 🙏🏿✌🏿💙💪🏿

Coach Corey

Move Forward With Faith

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Another year has passed—a year filled with trials, obstacles, and victories. When we look back, it is easy to fixate on the hardships. The lows tend to stand out more than the wins, stirring anxiety and regret. We replay moments we wish we could redo, decisions we think we mishandled, and opportunities we believe we missed.

But life has always been filled with peaks and valleys. We cannot rewind time, and we do not get a second attempt at yesterday. Haranguing ourselves over past mistakes does not produce growth—it produces fear. Instead of condemning ourselves, we must recognize that every misstep carries instruction.

Maybe we did drop the ball. Maybe we could have shown more discipline, more consistency, or more courage. But as we step into a new year, those experiences now serve as guidance. We know what to avoid. We know which relationships sharpen us and which distract us. We know where the mines in the minefield are buried.

Mistakes and adversity are unavoidable realities of life. Yet when we frame every failure as defeat, we resist the very growth God is producing in us. Losses are not the opposite of progress—they are often the pathway to it. Each fall teaches us how to stand with greater strength. Each setback builds character and fortifies faith.

God has not abandoned us in the valleys, nor has He been absent on the mountaintops. He walks with us through every season. No matter how the previous year unfolded, the Lord remains faithful, working all things together for our good. As we move forward, we are not called to trust our understanding—we are called to trust Him.

Daily Challenge

RELEASE LAST YEAR AND TRUST GOD WITH THE NEXT.

Today, identify one failure, loss, or regret you have been carrying from the past year. Instead of rehearsing it, surrender it to God. Ask Him what He taught you through it, then intentionally move forward in obedience—trusting His direction rather than your own understanding.

Daily Prayer

Heavenly Father, this past year has been filled with both challenges and victories. Too often, the hardships and losses speak louder than the wins. Help me quiet that noise and recognize the lessons You have been teaching me all along. Thank You for carrying me through another year. As I step into 2026, help me trust You fully, lean on Your wisdom, and follow where You lead. I give You all glory, honor, and praise. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God Bless! 🙏🏿✌🏿💙💪🏿

Coach Corey

Bigger Than A Book

For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Hebrews 4:12

The Bible is not just one book. It is a library of 66 books written over roughly 1,500 years, spanning multiple authors, cultures, and writing styles. Within its pages are poems and songs, historical records, prophecy, narrative, law, and genealogy. Yet despite its diversity, Scripture speaks with one unified voice—God’s.

The Bible is inspired by God and without error. There are no mistakes in Scripture. When we face hardship, confusion, financial strain, or seasons of spiritual dryness, God’s Word provides what we need. Not merely information, but direction. Not just comfort, but correction.

Hebrews 4:12 reminds us that the Word of God is living and active. It does not sit passively on a shelf. It moves. It works. It cuts. Like a sharp blade, it exposes what we often try to hide—our motives, our intentions, and the condition of our hearts. Scripture does not simply affirm us; it examines us.

The Bible is more than a book to be read. It is a lens through which life is meant to be viewed. Not through judgment and condemnation, but through truth, grace, and reverence for God. It teaches us how to live, how to love, how to worship, how to treat others, and how to steward our own hearts.

The Bible is bigger than a book.
It is a way of life.

Daily Challenge

LET THE WORD EXAMINE YOU.

Today, open Scripture not to be affirmed, but to be shaped. Ask God to reveal what needs to change—not just what feels good to hear. Don’t resist conviction. Let the Word do its work.

Daily Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for Your living and infallible Word. Thank You for guiding me through Scripture and for giving me truth that corrects, comforts, and transforms. Help me not only to read Your Word, but to apply it. Give me understanding where there is confusion and humility where Your Word exposes my heart. Teach me to see life through a biblical lens and to live in obedience to Your truth. All glory, honor, and praise belong to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God Bless! 🙏🏿✌🏿💙💪🏿

Coach Corey