It was 2002, and Vincent Haywood was finally coming home after spending the past 11 1/2 years in prison. When Vincent stepped off the bus in Houston, Texas, ironically he was face-to-face with the site of his last robbery – a McDonalds.
In 2021 Vincent released his first book, “Testimonies Over Titles. From Prison to Promise.” We discussed his book and much more on The Determined People Podcast. Click on the link below to hear this mans story of strength and transformation.
This week I’m talking about the greatest gift we have to offer others…
Trials are meant to grow us. Without them, we would not reach our full potential. Rather than complaining about the trials of life, be grateful that our Creator loves us enough to allow us to go through them…
Gossip is harmful. It hurts others, and we hurt ourselves when we participate in it. Let’s spend the energy lifting and inspiring our fellow man. We help others when we do this, and we help ourselves…
Consider is a great word. When we use it in conversation, it removes judgment from our language and replaces it with openness and clarity. Consider using it more often…
Every day, someone hurts someone else. This cannot be avoided because we live in an imperfect world. Things are broken, and relationships aren’t spared. Forgiveness, true forgiveness is hard. When you find it in your heart to forgive, remember that forgiveness is for you, not the offender…
Jaimie Beebe moved from small town Midwest USA to Hollywood to manage a band. She quickly learned she didn’t like music management, and became a producer on a movie set, without having been on a set before. Working twenty hour days along with lots of on the job training, she succeeded! Today she is a successful Casting Director and Podcaster. Her spirited journey has been full of drive, determination and an uncommon work ethic. Hear her story on The Determined People Podcast…link below:
Let’s focus on the needs of people and stop politicizing everything…
Our identity is not found in status, accomplishments or more stuff. We find our true identity by seeing ourselves the way God sees us. He sees us as His beautiful creation, and doesn’t consider our position in life. Something to consider…
Do you want more control over your life? Start with the one thing you can control: your attitude. With the right attitude, everything will fall into place whether you are at peace or in chaos…
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