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Here! Have Another Bite

Have you ever had someone try to cram their politics or religion down your throat? I believe we all can answer that question with a resounding yes!

Trying to convince others to believe what we believe through force doesn’t work. People have their own reasons for their convictions, right or wrong. It’s none of our business, actually.

The best way to communicate our faith is through our actions, not a bunch of religious talk. People might respond to our political beliefs by asking questions of why we believe the way we do. Then, and only then, we can begin a dialogue.

Let’s focus on our actions, not our words. Find out who you are, then stay true to yourself, but keep an open mind to the beliefs of others. We are better together…

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Compromise

Compromise is a dirty word. It makes people think you gave up, you didn’t stand your ground. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Compromise is essential if we want to get along in this world. You can stand by your principles without giving up, while recognizing the principles of your counter party. It should not be all or none.

Our culture needs more compromise and communication. Without it we will separate even more…

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Second Class

Airlines have a class system. So do societies. And we have people who think they are better than others because of their influence, money, talent or education.

Some people will always be better off than others, financially or otherwise. The parity some wish for isn’t possible, and I’m glad we have it the way it is. The desire to better ourselves is built into us. We strive to learn because we want to advance. If this is removed because we are all a bunch of identical robots, we will drift aimlessly through life.

And I want you to remember that in Gods eyes, we are all first class. Always give your best, no matter where you are in life…

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The Last Time

Yesterday I saw a motorcycle accident that killed the rider. It was instantaneous, and the man didn’t suffer.

The man who died had no idea that yesterday would be his last. There are no more weekends in his future, no family events and no celebrations. He got all he ever would prior to yesterday.

I believe it’s important for us to remember today may be our last, too. We don’t know how long we will be here. Only God knows that. But I do know this: we have an opportunity to make the most of every day we have. Let’s do it…

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Numbing The Pain

People are carrying trauma, hurt and pain in them. Facing those things requires a lot, and sometimes people aren’t ready. That’s okay.

Unresolved issues can manifest unhealthy behavior such as alcoholism, drugs, pornography etc. These outward manifestations are simply representations of the underlying pain. They are what we see, yet to the one holding onto the pain these are their coping mechanisms.

If any unhealthy behaviors are present in your life, I encourage you to seek help with them from a psychotherapist. Bring the inner darkness into the light where it will lose its power over you. You will be uncomfortable in the short term, but your inner light will no longer be dimmed…

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Lean In

Some of our greatest achievements were born in the darkest of times. If we press on and refuse to give up, we will emerge on the other side of the battle. It will not be easy, and it may feel like this period will never end, but your confidence and resilience will grow exponentially.

Lean into whatever makes you uncomfortable. Face the darkness in your life. Stare the devil down and let him know you serve a greater master. State your victory out loud and declare it in the name above all names- Jesus Christ. His name will make the demons shudder…

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Time Alone

We are always with ourselves, whether we are in a crowd or home alone. And we spend every moment of every day inside our heads.

Spending some alone time is a good practice. Being alone makes some people uncomfortable. These are the people who must be in a relationship or out on the town. Yet our time we spend by ourselves, without distractions is valuable. We can gather our thoughts while taking into consideration the important areas of our lives we need to work on.

I encourage you to get comfortable being by yourself. The discomfort will pass if you just sit with it and refuse to run from it. Then clarity appears…

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Relationship v. Religion

What’s the difference between relationship and religion? Relationships are intimate, they are turned on, and they are a safety zone. Religion, even the word turns people away. Let’s examine this just a little further.

Think of your closest relationships. They are built on a foundation of trust. Trust takes time to build. You feel like you can be yourself around your closest friends and family. There’s no need to pretend to be someone you’re not.

Religion evokes guilt, shame and judgment. This is because many religions use these as tools to get your attendance and your money. That’s not what God wants. He wants a personal relationship with us, even when we are at our worst. Yes, you read that correctly. God isn’t looking down on us with His arms crossed condemning us. No. God created us and He hasn’t forgotten about us. We are always on His mind.

I encourage you, and myself, to pursue a deeper relationship with God. Study the life of Jesus. Jesus was a rebel and he was a badass. He took away guilt, shame and judgment while calling out the hypocrisy of some of the religious leaders of the day. He is here for us, even though we don’t see him…

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Hurried

It seems like I’m always in a hurry. I’m not sure if it’s because I have a tremendous energy level and want to get as much life in as possible. Perhaps it’s due to my short attention span. Maybe it’s a combination of both.

Coach John Wooden famously told his players, “Be quick, but don’t hurry.” Being hurried can create unnecessary mistakes. Those are detrimental in life as well as basketball.

Let’s slow down, even just a little. You can be quick and get a lot accomplished. Leave the hurried behavior behind…

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Expectations

What are your expectations when you meet someone new? Honesty, integrity and responsibility come to mind. I believe it is important to give people a chance to show us who they are and what they are like.

By the same token, what are your expectations of yourself? At least the three I mentioned above, along with transparency and accountability. We expect the best so we give our best.

It’s a good personal policy to under promise and overdeliver. You build trust in this way…

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