Author: John Eli

John Eli is a transformational life coach who has spent over 15 years mentoring individuals in life skills, career transitions, and through organizational change. His resume includes pastoral care, behavioral health, and higher-education advising. From an early age, John recognized that God created him to bring hope, healing and encouragement to others. He is currently walking out his purpose by helping others confront, and work through, any negative self-talk that keeps them from living life to the fullest. His ministry includes blogging, speaking, and personal development coaching. He currently lives in Chandler, Arizona with his wife, mini-schnauzer and an antique piano whom he calls, “Betty.”

Greater than your past

God’s plan for you is greater than any mistake that you could ever make. – The decision that tried to paralyze you is insignificant in comparison to what the future holds. – Although you cant deny the past, you can deny the grip that it has on you. – Shake yourself off and take a… Read More

Soul Butter Station vol. 1 (Deliver Me-This is my Exodus)

Although taste varies from person to person, I’ve yet to meet somebody whose life has not been cataclysmically changed by an encounter with a lyric and/or melody, that wiggled its way into their soul. In fact, some musical masterpieces wake us up like the smell of a grandma’s kitchen, as she bakes homemade buttermilk biscuits, on a Saturday morning. Read More

What I’m learning from Angry Birds, public outbursts, and church people

My initial reaction was nausea… then the nausea was followed by deep sorrow…. My heart hurt for this young man. I’m almost sure that he was completely blind-sighted by the backlash caused by his shirt. I’m positive that all he wanted to do was share the gospel. Instead, he was tar and feathered by two bitter crows. Read More

Who & what are you commited to becoming?

Some questions rightfully deserve an answer…. This is one of them. – There is no need to allow others to dictate your outcome in life when you hold the key to setting your own course. – Set aside a time, today, to gain clarity over who and what you are becoming. – Ask yourself, “What… Read More

You have purpose

– The mere fact that God is breathing life into your soul, at this very moment, bears witness to the fact that you are meant to be alive and that you have an assignment to fulfill. – It’s easy to allow doubt and activity to distract you from your calling. Nevertheless, its just as easy… Read More

The best thing that you can work on today is….

– Each day presents us with 24 hours. – How we chose to invest the time allotted to us is completely up to us. – With so many things competing for our attention, it is important to remember to invest in ourselves. – There is no one more more qualified to help you fulfill your… Read More

4 things I learned from my Facebook purge

I must shamelessly tell you that I am a social media junkie. I regularly lose track of time while scrolling down my FB newsfeed and have been called a “social-media-addict” by many. Nevertheless, I have found social media to be a creative outlet where I can express myself freely. I use it as a platform to inspire others, bring encouragement, spread laughter, and give hope to the hurting. Read More