We face decisions every day, sometimes really difficult ones. In your decision making, consider how you will feel after your actions. If you will feel bad, go the other way. It might be more difficult, but you will build strength through it…
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Reach Out…
We are in the final stages of the pandemic, and that’s something to be grateful for. Yet the damage to mental health rages on. Reach out to your friends and family, work colleagues and acquaintances to see how they are doing. Really doing. And if you aren’t feeling just right, please find someone to talk to. There is light on the other side of the dark…
Problem Solving…
Everyone has problems. Some come up unexpectedly, while others are of our own doing. Want a problem-free life? That’s coming in the afterlife. For now, accept that problems are part of life. Let’s focus on solutions…
The Mind…
Our thoughts can lead us astray, but don’t let this dishearten you. We have control over our thoughts. It begins with our attitude…
Vision…
Create a vision for your life and see it happening in your mind. Hold on to it tightly. Do not concern yourself with setbacks along the way. Your circumstances will change, but your vision doesn’t have to…
Interview With George Siegal
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George Siegal is a documentary filmmaker based in Tampa, Florida. His latest film, “The Last House Standing,” is a riveting look at how unprepared most of us are for disaster. In our interview, George shares some real life stories from the film, we discussed FEMA and the misconceptions people have about their capabilities, and he laid out actions we can take to know where we stand should the unthinkable happen to us. There is even a checklist on his website under the resources tab.
Click on the podcast link to listen…
Struggling Kids…
Yesterday I was privileged to speak to a group of foster children. It felt great to be speaking again, especially with kids. I was an insecure, angry, struggling kid myself, and because of my upbringing I connect with kids.
If a child reached out to you, please take the time to engage with them. Kids today need hope, they need validation, and they need us…
Predictions…
People go to palm readers and soothsayers to find out what their future holds. The predictions are wrong, of course, because only God knows how our lives will turn out. Focus on what His word says about how we should live, and everything will turn out fine…
Greed…
In the movie, “Wall Street,” the main character told us that “greed is good.” By definition, greed means a selfish desire for wealth and power. There is nothing wrong with wealth and power until you throw selfishness into the mix. Keep your motives true and noble, and should you start feeling selfish, give away what you have accumulated.