We live in an imperfect world, so conflicts are inevitable. They don’t have to ruin relationships, though.
Many times conflicts arise and arguments ensue because of miscommunication. One person says something and a counterparty hears something different. Or perhaps they believe it’s about them.
When conflicts arise, and they will, talk them out. If you owe someone an apology, give it without making excuses. Solid relationships can withstand conflict…
Achieving excellence is caused by consistently doing our very best. No one gets there quickly. To achieve excellence requires time, hard work and commitment.
Average work doesn’t cut it. Strive for excellence…
What are your thoughts on the title of today’s entry? Whatever your answer is will reveal an insight to your mindset.
If you have a scarcity mindset, you will be inclined to hold onto your possessions tightly. The fear of not having enough or even being enough will cloud your thoughts.
A mindset of generosity knows that sharing what you have will always leave you feeling fulfilled. You give without worry.
Remember this universal law: when we give, we get…
What do you make gods out of? For some people, it’s money and prestige. For others, their fears become their god.
Anything we spend an inordinate amount of time focusing on could become our god. Fear and worry dominate some people’s lives, but the Bible tells us 365 times not to worry, once for every day of the year. Coincidence? I don’t think so.
Pay attention to what you think about, where your attention lies. There is your god…
How would people describe you, based upon your social profile? Oftentimes we have two personalities, public and private.
Being authentic requires us to show the world who we are, not who we want others to believe us to be. We were created by God as individual masterpieces, always original and never copied. Be proud of who you are, flaws and all.
Aligning your public image with your private persona requires you to be brave. But remember, you are only trying to impress an audience of one, our Creator…
Charity should come from the heart. God has said repeatedly that He wants our hearts over everything else. And only the Spirit can soften the heart of mankind.
Our giving is between us and God. It’s not to be flaunted or posted to get “likes” on social media. There are times I am okay with other people sharing their giving with their followers. Perhaps their generosity inspires others to give. And that’s a good thing…
People fear the unknown. But what do we really know?
Every moment of each new day is unique, different. We like to believe we can script our lives, but there is only one screenwriter. His name is God. He is in control of everything from our heartbeats to our safety. That’s pretty humbling, huh?
Our attitude is in our control. So when life brings you unexpected trials or joy, embrace them with an attitude of optimism and peace. No matter the situation, remember who holds our tomorrows in His hands. He is good…
What we say and do reflects what’s in our hearts. Are we spreading light and life, or are we focused on the negative?
If you speak truth and encouragement, keep going. If your words are condescending and judgmental, it might be time for heart surgery…
A country’s flag gives us a first glance into that country’s culture. Flags have symbols and colors that are meaningful.
The Lebanese flag has the colors red and white on it surrounding a cedar tree. Red represents bloodshed, while white represents purity. The cedar tree represents the Bible. Interesting, huh?
The American flag has thirteen stripes and 50 stars, each representing one of our 50 independent states and our original 13 colonies.
The next time you visit another country, or even a different state, take a look at their flag. You will learn something, and it will mean something to their citizens…
People who gossip and spread rumors are not trustworthy. It’s wrong to talk about others when they aren’t present.
Life is interesting and unpredictable. Focus on the beauty that is your life, not the lives of others. We don’t know what they might be dealing with…
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